Advances in the biological sciences bring about wellbeing for humanity, but the same advances could be misused, particularly for the development and proliferation of biological weapons. To promote a culture of responsibility and guard against such misuse, all scientists, research institutions, and governments are encouraged to incorporate elements from the Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists in their national and institutional practices, protocols, and regulations.
The ultimate aim is to prevent misuse of bioscience research without hindering beneficial outcomes, in accordance with the articles and norms of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC), and in advancement of progress towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists focus on the prevention of intentional misuse of bioscience research, as per the articles and norms of the BWC, though the prevention of unintentional harm is equally important and closely intertwined. With the inclusion and implementation of elements from the Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists, institutions, professional organizations, and all scientists can increase biosecurity and minimize risks of misuse and harm.
To know more, read IAP endorses Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines.
生物科学领域的进步增进了人类福扯，但亦可能被滥用，特别是被用于发展和扩散生物武器。为弘扬负责任的文化，预防上述滥用，我们鼓励所有科学家、研究机构和政府部门将《科学家生物安全行为准则天津指南》的要素纳入其国家和机构的实践、程序和规章中。最终的目标是在不妨碍有益的生物科研成果产出的同时防止滥用，这既与《禁止生物武器公约》一脉相承，也有利于促进联合国可持续发展目标。
