Maize and Biodiversity: The Effects of Transgenic Maize in Mexico—Key Findings and Recommendations

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The discussion papers below outline some key questions and issues concerning the impact of transgenic maize in Mexico, including ecological, socio-cultural, economic, and trade aspects.

Document – Maize and Biodiversity Symposium: The Effects of Transgenic Maize in México List of participants [More information >>] [Download document]

Agenda – Maize and Biodiversity Symposium: The Effects of Transgenic Maize in Mexico [More information >>] [Download document]

Official document – Chapter Outlines for Article 13 report on Maize and Biodiversity: The Effects of Transgenic Maize in Mexico [More information >>] [Download document]

Comments – Comments on the Terms of Reference and Provisional Outline for the CEC Secretariat's Article 13 Report "Maize and Biodiversity: The Effects of Transgenic Maize in Mexico" [More information >>] [Download document]

Document – Maize Adivsory Group's Response to Public Comments [More information >>] [Download document]

Document – Outline for Article 13 Report on Transgenic Maize in Mexico [More information >>] [Download document]

Document – Terms of reference CEC Advisory Group on "Maize and Biodiversity: The Effects of Transgenic Maize in Mexico" [More information >>] [Download document]

Discussion paper – Maize and Biodiversity: The Effects of Transgenic Maize in Mexico Issues Summary [More information >>] [Download document]

Discussion paper – Ecological and Biological Aspects of the Impacts of Transgenic Maize, Including Agro-Biodiversity [More information >>] [Download document]

Discussion paper – Economic Valuation and Trade-Related Issues [More information >>] [Download document]

Discussion paper – Socio-Cultural Aspects of Native Maize Diversity [More information >>] [Download document]

Letter – Article 13 Report on Genetic Diversity of Traditional Maize Varieties in Mexico Memo to Council from CEC Executive Director [More information >>] [Download document]

8/11/2004 Maize and Biodiversity report released

17/09/2004 Update #2: Maize and biodiversity report

10/06/2004 Update: Maize and biodiversity report

22/12/2003 Independent maize report outline and authors finalized

23/01/2003 Maize study terms of reference released for public comment

6/01/2003 CEC releases discussion papers examining effects of genetically modified corn on Mexican maize

7/10/2002 Advisory group named to CEC study on genetic diversity of maize in Mexico

20/06/2002 CEC to examine genetic diversity of traditional maize varieties in Mexico