Organizations

By Type: National Academy

The National Academies

“The National Academies perform an unparalleled public service by bringing together committees of experts in all areas of scientific and technological endeavor. These experts serve pro bono to address critical national issues and give advice to the federal government and the public.” The National Academies believe that “while advanced technology often is used as an  Read More »

Website:
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/Biosecurity/
Address:
500 Fifth St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001 USA

The Royal Society

The Royal Society is the UK’s leading independent scientific body. As well as providing an authoritative voice and leadership for UK science, it provide objective advice for government and policymakers on science, its relationship with society and science education. The Royal Society is well placed to tackle concerns relating to international security as these issues  Read More »

Website:
http://royalsociety.org/
Phone:
+44 (0)20 7451 2500
Address:
Carlton House Terrace | 6-9 Carlton House Terrace | London SW1Y 5AG

The Royal Society of Canada

The Royal Society of Canada is the senior national body of distinguished Canadian scientists and scholars. Its primary objective is to promote learning and research in the arts and sciences through education, outreach, and cooperative programs.

Website:
http://www.rsc.ca/
Phone:
+1 (613) 991-6990
Address:
170 Waller Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9B9, Canada

The Royal Society of New Zealand

The Royal Society of New Zealand is an independent, national academy of sciences, and a federation of scientific and technological societies. It works for the advancement of science and technology in New Zealand and around the world. The Royal Society of New Zealand has developed the, “The Royal Society of New Zealand Code of Professional  Read More »

Website:
http://www.rsnz.org/
Phone:
+ 64 4 - 472 7421
Address:
PO Box 598 | Wellington 6140 | New Zealand

Code of Ethics: Code of Professional Standards and Ethics in Science, Technology, and the Humanities

Issued by the Council of the Royal Society on 25 November 2010.

View Biosecurity Code  

The Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT)

SCNAT monitors the development of new technologies, such as synthetic biology, and analyzes the opportunities and risks. They also promote scientific integrity and develop binding ethical guidelines with researchers.

Website:
http://www.scnat.ch/index.en.php
Phone:
+41 31 310 40 20
Address:
Schwarztorstrasse 9 | 3007 Bern | Switzerland
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