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.
Los avances en las ciencias biológicas aportan bienestar a la humanidad, pero esos mismos avances podrían ser utilizados indebidamente, en particular para el desarrollo y la proliferación de armas biológicas. Para fomentar una cultura de responsabilidad y protegerse contra este tipo de usos indebidos, se insta a todos los científicos, organismos de investigación y gobiernos a que incorporen elementos de las Directrices de Tianjin en materia de bioseguridad para códigos de conducta de los científicos en sus prácticas, protocolos y reglamentos nacionales e institucionales. El objetivo principal es evitar el uso indebido de la investigación en biociencia sin obstaculizar los
resultados beneficiosos, de acuerdo con los artículos y normas de la Convención sobre las Armas Biológicas y para progresar en la consecución de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de la ONU.
