Health for All Agriculture and Nutrition, Bioindustry and Environment Analyses and Recommendations

From the Back Cover The definitive report originating from the 2005 World Life Sciences Forum, this collection of three topical volumes discusses the most important areas of global development in Life Sciences: Human HealthAgriculture and NutritionBioindustry and EnvironmentEach volume presents a wealth of background information along with current and prospective views by opinion leaders from science, society and industry, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), large international organizations, members of governments, ethicists, and philosophers.The result is a cross-disciplinary and highly international account packed with information not available from any other source. It provides essential information for professional decision makers as well as for everyone involved with human livelihood and well-being, from stem cell researchers to pro life associations, from medical doctors to patients, from industry representatives to consumers, and from politicians to the general public. Product Description The definitive report and only print publication to come from the World Life Sciences Forum -- the most important global event in the biosciences, backed by the United Nations and the expertise of 20 Nobel Laureates. The contributors are representatives from global companies in pharma/health, biotechnology, food and consulting/finance and numerous UN organizations such as WHO, FAO, UNESCO, UNEP, as well as NGOs and national authorities. Three volumes each discuss the most important areas in global development: human health, agriculture and nutrition, bioindustry and environment.The result is a cross-disciplinary and international insight packed with facts not available from any other source. It includes the official recommendations from the interactive discussion sessions held during the Forum.Of benefit to professionals and decision makers in diverse fields, and essential reading for stem cell researchers and stock brokers, drug manufacturers and politicians. In short: everyone who is professionally involved with human livelihood and well-being. About the Author BioVision, The World Life Sciences Forum, is an international platform for reflection, dialogue, debate and recommendations regarding the major challenges facing Life Sciences. BioVision's two defining features are: Bringing together key players from three sectors: science, society and industrySimultaneously examining health, agriculture and nutrition, environment, and their interactionsBioVision also communicates information to the general public concerning Life Sciences and their applications. The World Life Sciences Forum is held every year alternately in Lyon, France, and in Alexandria, Egypt. Chaired jointly by Mr. Raymond Barre (former Vice President of the European Commission and French Prime Minister) and Prof. Federico Mayor (President of the Fundaciultura de Paz and former Head of UNESCO), the Forum is supported by numerous governments, the European Commission, the European Parliament, large international organizations including WHO, FAO, UNESCO, UNEP, UNICEF, and OECD, as well as a variety of NGOs. The Forum also draws on the expertise of 20 Nobel Laureates, and has consistently fostered open debate and exchange between science, society at large, and industry on vital issues facing Life Sciences.