Biosafety in Eswatini

22/08/2023

Regional Workshops for Agric. Extension (Day 1/4)....

20/07/2023

https://thefarmersjournal.com/rwandas-groundbreaking-move-new-biosafety-bill-shakes-up-gmo-regulation-find-out-what-it-means-for-the-future/?fbclid=IwAR0K6uovudCMtnMaw9ZmO44gAH73iLBKwtoFVzVZDOG4Ujl5zAW2s4HfCLE

Rwanda has taken a significant step towards regulating genetically modified organisms (GMOs) with the introduction of a new biosafety bill. Approved by the Cabinet on July 13, this draft law aims to address potential risks associated with GMOs, protect biodiversity, and preserve the integrity of the...

24/06/2023

National Environmental Authority

07/12/2022

20/10/2022

The nation is advised against the illegal importation of GMO seeds without seeking a permit from the Eswatini Environment Authority....

04/10/2022

Ensuring the integration of environmental concerns in the development of the Kingdom of Eswatini.

27/07/2022

The Eswatini Cotton Board has filed a petition in accordance to Section 19 & 20 of the Biosafety Act, to request for the "Simplified Application Procedure" in their applications.

The Office have since instructed them to publicise the petition. Public comments will be expected until the 14th August 2022.

04/02/2022

Wetlands are the most degraded ecosystems on our planet 🌍.
🚨 Over the last century, we lost half of them.
✅ But there are many things we can do to help bring them back, from cleaning up rivers, rewilding surrounding areas and preventing agricultural & other waste from entering our waters.

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10/01/2022

The EEA in collaboration with the AUDA-NEPAD invites you to an E-learning Course on Biosafety. The course is a package with 6 modules and the time of completion depend on each participant. Certificates will be issued once all the modules are completed and passed.

Interested individuals can forward their names for nomination to [email protected] by 14.00 hours, Tuesday, 11th January 2022. Final nomination will be on a first-come-first-serve basis, due to limited spaces.

PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD YOUR NAME ON THIS FACEBOOK POST. USE THE EMAIL ONLY..

12/12/2021

Eswatini has only commercialised GM cotton

Do you know where biotech crops are grown in the world? This updated ISAAA infographics show where biotech crops were grown in different countries and

29/11/2021

Get all the information you may need on GMOs/LMOs, their regulation as well as the risk assessments done in various countries

“The Clearing-House (B*H) is an important repository of information that helps decision-makers in government and the biotechnology industry make informed decisions about importing living modified organisms ( ). Learn more: https://t.co/XqtyWUhcTq ”