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The Convention on Biological Diversity launches negotiations for an international agreement on genetically modified organisms.

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In 1995, the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity attempt to respond to the challenges posed by the trade of genetically modified products by launching negotiations on a legally binding agreement that would address the potential risks posed by genetically modified organisms.