Main description:

This open access book reports on a pilot project aiming at collecting information on the socio-ecological risks that could arise in the event of an uncontrolled spread of genetically engineered organisms into the environment. The researchers will, for instance, be taking a closer look at genetically engineered oilseed rape, genetically engineered olive flies as well as plants and animals with so-called gene drives. The book mainly adresses researchers.

Contents:

Technology Characterisation.- Gene Drives Touching Tipping Points.- Vulnerability Analysis of Ecological Systems.- Case Studies.- Modelling.- Alternative Techniques and Options for Risk Reduction of Gene Drives.- Limits of Knowledge & Tipping Points in the Risk Assessment of Gene Drive Organisms.- Steps towards a precautionary risk governance of SPAGE technologies including Gene-Drives.