7th Conference of Parties to the Convention On
Biological Diversity & 1st Meeting of Parties to the Cartagena
Protocol on Biosafety 9-27 February 2004
(9
February 2004)

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Malaysia
is proud and honoured to play host to the Seventh COnference of the
Parties to the Convention of Niological Diversity (CBC)[COP 7] and
Conference of the Parties serving as the first Meeting of the Parties
(MOP 1) to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. As one of the twelve
megadiverse countries of the world, hosting these events shows
Malaysia's commitment to the world in conservation and sustainable
utilization of our biological diversity.
Biological
resources offers huge potential for the development of pharmaceuticals
and other products in this era of biotechnology. While biotechnology
offers many potential benefits, we must be aware of the safety aspects
of it. Biosafety is a term used to describe efforts to reduce and
eliminate the potential risk resulting from biotechnology and its
products (such as genetically modified organisms) based on the
precautionary approach.
Biodiversity
is often understood in terms of the wide variety of plants, animals
and microorganisms. So far, about 1.75 million species have been
identified. Scientists reckon that there are actually about 13 million
species, though estimates range from 3 to 100 million. Malaysia, a
biodiversity "hot spot", houses a wide variety of microorganisms,
flora and fauna. Many of these are unique and endemic. Approximately
15.7% of the world's classified species are found here. Malaysia's
forest itself is one of the most ancient on the planet.
Technical Details
Date of Issue |
9 February 2004 |
Denomination |
30 sen, 50 sen (2 designs) |
Stamp Size |
40mm X 30mm |
Perforation |
14 |
Sheet Content |
20 stamps |
Paper |
Watermarked,
Phosphor Coated |
Printing Process |
Lithography |
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