Justice.
All farmers should have the right to choose improved seeds that can help improve their livelihoods and health, contribute to gender equality, and correct the grave social injustices of poverty and hunger.
Evidence.
The scientific consensus supports the safety of genetically engineered crops. An evidence-based approach to decision-making is crucial to ensuring global access to modern agricultural tools.
Urgency.
In these critical times of climate change and population growth, every day of delay in adopting agricultural innovations takes its toll in malnourished children and damaged lives.
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