Regulating nanotechnologies: sizing up the options

Stokes, Elen

doi:10.1111/j.1748-121x.2009.00121.x

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“…Furthermore, it should not be omitted that even the block or stagnation of an activity might entail some risks (Stokes 2009 ), or lead to the same risks that we wanted to prevent through the ban of research. Stopping the advancement of a technology does not coincide with stopping any type of risks connected with it.…”

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The Role of Responsible Stewardship in Nanotechnology and Synthetic Biology

Colussi

2014

The International Library of Ethics, Law and Technology

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In these current times, scientifi c and technological progress is a global phenomenon. Theoretical discoveries in the fi elds of medicine, life sciences, neurosciences, cognitive science, and practical applications derived from them constitute two interconnected and complementary dimensions that create a rich and complex scenery. Furthermore, a trend of interaction and convergence between different sciences and technologies is visible. A meaningful example of this is represented by 'nanoscience' and 'nanotechnologies' that -like the other emerging technologiesdemonstrate numerous benefi cial applications, thus entailing potential benefi ts, but at the same time pose certain risks and concerns. This paper focuses on some of the risks that have arisen in the context of nanotechnologies, in order to look for and articulate a model of governance for dealing with these risks. For achieving this aim, a methodology founded on the comparison with another 'converging science'-the so-called synthetic biology (henceforth 'synbio')-has been chosen.From the structural viewpoint, the proposed analysis will be developed as follows: (a) a framework of similarities and differences between synbio and nanotechnology is offered; (b) an examination of the risks and the approaches required to deal with them is given, by means of a critical study of the different models of governance, and (c) this analysis proposes to fi nd, in the end, the most suitable and proper solution to apply in the area.As a premise, it should be noted that the focus of this paper is on health, safety and security issues. The social, political, economic and more intrinsically ethical topics, which are commonly associated with nanotechnologies and synbio, will not

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The Role of Responsible Stewardship in Nanotechnology and Synthetic Biology

Colussi

2014

The International Library of Ethics, Law and Technology

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“…often have a trickle-down effect, as they are later given more formal legal status by being incorporated into national regulatory regimes.' 61 The ISO, for example, has established standards relating to nanotechnologies. 62 The ISO is a non-governmental organization whose membership is made up of elected representatives from national standards organizations in more than 130 countries.…”

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Bridging the Gap – Non‐state Actors and the Challenges of Regulating New Technology

Abbot

2012

Journal of Law and Society

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Designing a system of regulation that will deliver defined policy objectives is not easy. This is particularly so when regulating new technologies, where challenges relating to uncertainty and risk, resource asymmetry, and regulatory disconnection are especially significant. By adopting a pluralistic, decentred approach to regulation that utilizes a range of soft‐law regulatory techniques, non‐state actors can contribute in a variety of ways to these special challenges. However, using non‐state resources in this way (either formally or informally) is not a panacea. Public trust and confidence in the regulation of risk is crucial in ensuring the viability of the control framework. Yet, it is difficult to maintain, not least because regulatory pluralism often envisages state and industry cooperation. Nevertheless, the involvement of non‐state actors, including industry, is important if the regulatory framework is not to hamper technological development or expose the public to unacceptable risks.

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“…14 No decorrer dos acontecimentos históricos, com a introdução dos novos atores internacionais, conforme referido anteriormente, e ao ver-se restringido por regramentos não confeccionados por ele mesmo, o Estado, então, busca "uma nova forma de regulação social", a qual justifi que a sua existência (Engelmann, 2005, p. 237). O papel do Estado, portanto, após a globalização, passa a ser exclusivamente o de garantir os direitos mínimos e inerentes do ser humano, os quais são valores supranacionais que devem ser garantidos a todos ao redor do globo (Coni, 2006;Spielman, 2003).…”

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Os novos poderes e a necessidade de uma regulação mundial para as nanotecnologias

Engelmann

Cardoso

2010

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New powers and the need of a global regulation for nanotechnologies Resumo A proposta deste trabalho é refl etir sobre os impactos que o surgimento de novos poderes (em especial o Biopoder e seus desdobramentos) causa nas estruturas da sociedade contemporânea. O foco deste estudo está na capacidade normativa dos Estados e no próprio Direito Constitucional, visto que as nações não possuem soluções para as questões hodiernas, tal como a nanotecnologia. Nesse escopo, o objetivo também é analisar a interposição do Direito Internacional como um direito comum a todos os países, atuando na proteção dos direitos humanos, em especial da dignidade da pessoa humana, frente às pesquisas nanotecnológicas. Para tanto, traça-se um resgate teórico-qualitativo acerca do tema, com o intuito de revisar a bibliografi a existente, porém sem querer esgotá-la.

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Regulating nanotechnologies: sizing up the options

Cited by 20 publications

References 31 publications

The Role of Responsible Stewardship in Nanotechnology and Synthetic Biology

The Role of Responsible Stewardship in Nanotechnology and Synthetic Biology

Bridging the Gap – Non‐state Actors and the Challenges of Regulating New Technology

Os novos poderes e a necessidade de uma regulação mundial para as nanotecnologias

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