a number of countries adapted the cartegegena protocal
As of 2026, 173 countries (Parties) have ratified or acceded to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. This legally binding treaty, adopted on January 29, 2000, as a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity, governs the safe handling, transport, and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology
AI Fact-Check Analysis
As of March 2024, 173 countries and the European Union have ratified or acceded to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, a legally binding international treaty adopted on January 29, 2000, which governs the safe handling, transport, and use of living modified organisms (LMOs).
Detailed Analysis
The claim states that as of 2026, 173 countries have ratified or acceded to the Cartagena Protocol. While the year '2026' is in the future, the current number of Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is indeed 173, as of March 2024. This includes 172 states and the European Union. The Protocol was adopted on January 29, 2000, and entered into force on September 11, 2003. It is a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity and aims to ensure the safe transfer, handling, and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health. The claim accurately describes the protocol's purpose and its legally binding nature.
Scientific Consensus
There is a strong international consensus on the existence and purpose of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, as evidenced by its widespread adoption and the ongoing work of its Conference of the Parties (COP-MOP).
Scientific Sources & References
- [1]Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) - Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety: About the Protocol. Available at: https://www.cbd.int/protocol/about/
- [2]Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) - List of Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. Available at: https://www.cbd.int/information/parties.shtml
Analysis generated on April 17, 2026. AI analysis is for informational purposes only.