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Genetically modified crops: politics and law of the European Union
Kamínková, Petra ; Dvořáková, Vladimíra (advisor) ; Lisa, Aleš (referee)
The legal framework for genetically modified crops in Europe is based on the precautionary principle, differing fundamentally from the US system. Where the EU created a complex set of strict rules for dealing with genetically modified crops, the United States continue to view GM crops to be just as safe as conventional crops. This philosophical difference led to one of the most complicated disputes in front of the World Trade Organization. It turned to be ineffective, however, to pressure the EU through the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement. However, it is the current internal conflict between EU member states and the European Commission regarding the authorization procedure for GM crops and the economic ramifications of the zero tolerance policy of unapproved crops on the European livestock industry that might finally bring about change in the European framework.
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The potential of the development of the biotechnology sector in the Olomouc Region as a factor affecting the competitiveness of the region
Pospíšil, David ; Jetmar, Marek (advisor) ; Kadeřábková, Jaroslava (referee)
Biotechnologies are nowadays considered to be crucial for the transition to a knowledge-based economy and their development has a positive effect on the competitive strength of countries and regions. The aim of this diploma thesis is to assess, in a complex way, the biotechnology sector development potential in a particular region -- in the Olomouc Region. The theoretical part provides a general theoretical framework for the subject matter and a general description of the sector. The complex assessment of the development potential of biotechnologies is based on several partial analyses. The thesis analyzes the general characteristics of the innovation environment in the Olomouc Region, the education and research facilities that are present in this region, the biotechnology business sector and their mutual cooperation. Thesis also maps the current projects in the area of biotechnology and the key personalities in terms of the development of biotechnologies in the Olomouc Region.
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Biotechnology as political problem
Sobotková, Lenka ; Dvořáková, Vladimíra (advisor) ; Lisa, Aleš (referee)
Thesis is concentrated on two biotechnologies: biofuels and genetically modified crops. Defines technical and economical characteristics, lists international agreements and czech and european legislation regarding both biotechnologies. Introduces opinions and analyses positions of selected political subjects as UNO, WTO, OECD, EU, catholic church and main czech political parties.
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