Issue 5: November - December 2000

Conference Delegates Discuss
Ethics of Gene Research

Gene research, affluence and poverty, national reconciliation and religion and culture were among the focus issues discussed at the International Conference on Global Ethos held at UNU Centre, Tokyo, October 24-26.

The conference was organized by UNU Centre and UNU Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU/IAS) as part of the UNU contribution to the United Nations Year of Dialogue among Civilizations: 2001. It is also a major source of input into the ongoing IAS project exploring the relationship between global ethos and sustainable development.

The conference brought together academics, practitioners and thinkers from all over the world to contribute to a global dialogue focusing on current issues and dilemmas that challenge traditional values and ethics frameworks in four thematic areas:

1. Global Capitalism and Sustainable Development

2. Science, Knowledge, and Ethics

3. International Society, Justice and Equity

4. Religion, Gender, and Culture. 

Background papers can be viewed at the conference website.

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