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IRGC Working Group on Nanotechnology
| Report Title: |
Survey on Nanotechnology Governance: Volume D, The Role of NGOs |
| Report ID: |
146 |
| Date: |
4/1/2006 |
| Author: |
International Risk Governance Council (IRGC) |
| Report Type: |
Survey |
| URL: |
[Survey_on_Nanotechnology_Governance_-_Part_D_.....] |
| Country: |
NGOs |
| Organization: |
IRGC Working Group on Nanotechnology |
| Summary: |
The International Risk Governance Council (IRGC) is an independent organization which focuses on emerging risks to human health, the environment, and society. The objective of the IRGC Nanotechnology Risk Governance project is to develop frameworks for the risk governance of nanotechnologyto provide recommendations to decision makers. This document is the fourth of a four-volume series supporting this project. In preparation for a workshop on January 30-31, 2006 and a conference on July 6-7, 2006, surveys were sent to twenty-five NGOs. These surveys asked a variety of questions regarding nanotechnology, such as the organizations interest in nanotechnology research, area of focus, collaboration with other institutions, etc. This document contains the survey responses in both condensed and verbatim forms. The NGOs surveyed believed that it was important for community dialogues and debates to take place for addressing risk. They also noticed a tendency for governments to focus on environmental and health issues to the neglect of ethical and legal issues. |
| See Also: |
143, 144, 145 |
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| Report Title: |
Survey on Nanotechnology Governance: Volume C, The Role of Risk Research Organizations |
| Report ID: |
145 |
| Date: |
6/1/2006 |
| Author: |
International Risk Governance Council (IRGC) |
| Report Type: |
Survey |
| URL: |
[Survey_on_Nanotechnology_Governance_-_Part_C_.....] |
| Country: |
NGOs |
| Organization: |
IRGC Working Group on Nanotechnology |
| Summary: |
The International Risk Governance Council (IRGC) is an independent organization which focuses on emerging risks to human health, the environment, and society. The objective of the IRGC Nanotechnology Risk Governance project is to develop frameworks for the risk governance of nanotechnologyto provide recommendations to decision makers. This document is the third of a four-volume series supporting this project. In preparation for a workshop on January 30-31, 2006 and a conference on July 6-7, 2006, surveys were sent to fifteen research organizations. These surveys asked a variety of questions regarding nanotechnology, such as the organizations interest in nanotechnology research, governance gap identification, and measures needed to address risk. This document contains the survey responses in both condensed and verbatim forms. Respondents were largely divided into two groups: Those examining ethical, legal, and social issues, and those examining environment, health, and safety issues. The most important factors cited for risk reduction were collaboration and communication with other sectors such as NGOs. |
| See Also: |
143, 144, 146 |
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| Report Title: |
Survey on Nanotechnology Governance: Volume B, The Role of Industry |
| Report ID: |
144 |
| Date: |
4/1/2006 |
| Report Type: |
Survey |
| URL: |
[Survey_on_Nanotechnology_Governance_-_Part_B_.....] |
| Country: |
NGOs |
| Organization: |
IRGC Working Group on Nanotechnology |
| Summary: |
The International Risk Governance Council (IRGC) is an independent organization which focuses on emerging risks to human health, the environment, and society. The objective of the IRGC Nanotechnology Risk Governance project is to develop frameworks for the risk governance of nanotechnologyto provide recommendations to decision makers. This document is the second of a four-volume series supporting this project. In preparation for a workshop on January 30-31, 2006 and a conference on July 6-7, 2006, surveys were sent to 112 participants, including multinationals, nanotechnology start-ups, and standardization organizations. These surveys asked a variety of questions regarding nanotechnology, including areas of research, organizational focus, industrial connections, etc. This document contains the survey responses in both condensed and verbatim forms. These surveys had a lower response rate than those sent to governments (volume A). It is suspected that confidentiality issues may have affected the response rate. Respondents largely agreed that current knowledge is insufficient for creating new regulations, any new regulations should be careful not to stifle innovation, and that prolonged regulatory uncertainty would harm the industry. |
| See Also: |
143, 145, 146 |
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| Report Title: |
Survey on Nanotechnology Governance: Volume A, The Role of Government |
| Report ID: |
143 |
| Date: |
12/1/2005 |
| Author: |
IRGC Nanotechnology Risk Governance Project |
| Report Type: |
Survey |
| URL: |
[Survey_on_Nanotechnology_Governance_-_Part_A_.....] |
| Country: |
NGOs |
| Organization: |
IRGC Working Group on Nanotechnology |
| Summary: |
The International Risk Governance Council (IRGC) is an independent organization which focuses on emerging risks to human health, the environment, and society. The objective of the IRGC Nanotechnology Risk Governance project is to develop frameworks for the risk governance of nanotechnologyto provide recommendations to decision makers. This document is one of a four-volume series supporting this project. In preparation for a workshop on January 30-31, 2006 and a conference on July 6-7, 2006, surveys were sent to sixteen countries and/or economies. These surveys asked a variety of questions regarding nanotechnology, including R&D, regulations, institutions, governing approach, etc. This document contains the survey responses in both condensed and verbatim forms. Respondents indicated that they are encouraging collaboration between industry and academia. Most have established nanotechnology-specific bodies within their science and technology sector to provide policy guidance. |
| See Also: |
144, 145, 146 |
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