Public Debate on Nanotechnology
October 2, 2009 by Jo
France has launched a public debate led by the Commission of Public Debates (CPDP), setting up seventeen public meetings around France. The first of which will take place in Strasbourg on October 15th 2009 and the last meeting in Paris on February 23rd 2010.
The president of the CPDP Jean Bergougnoux, believes this will allow the decision makers to take into account the views of the public.
“This debate must inform the public on the complex problems related to nanotechnology, allow the public to put forward their concerns and expectations, and make decision makers aware of their responsibilities, ” he said.
A website has been set up to allow the public to submit questions and have them answered and also to be a source of information about nanotechnology from interested parties who are involved in the technology.
Each meeting will have a different focus and include such topics as nanoparticles in the organism, protection of those working in the production of these materials, ethics, regulation and governance.
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