Capacity Building Workshop on Synthetic Biology
International Academy for Nature Conservation
Workshop
The workshop will focus on synthetic biology capacity building on horizon scanning, monitoring and assessment as relevant under the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) and its Protocols, and provides opportunity for exchange on different regional needs.
Date, time
03.11.2025 (Mon) 18:00
07.11.2025 (Fri) 09:00
Venue
International Academy for Nature Conservation Isle Vilm
Organiser
Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN)
Head
Margret Engelhard (BfN)
Target group
Closed group of participants
Event language
English
The workshop provides a platform for participants to become more acquainted with the processes under the CBD and to learn about the most recent developments within the field of synthetic biology, including the convergence of synthetic biology with generative artificial intelligence.
Drawing on international expertise in the field, the focus will be on state-of-the-art knowledge and methodological skills for the assessment of synthetic biology with regard to the objectives of the convention.