Genetic technologies
What is happening - and where?
Our interactive map provides a picture of genetic technologies as they are developing across the world
Click on ‘countries with genetic technologies’ to learn more about what is happening, and where
What is happening in your country? (click on blue countries for more information)
Learn more about how genetic technologies are regulated
EthicsAndGenetics ‘red zone’
In these countries:
Commercial genetic technologies are not properly regulated
Governments are not transparent
The public are not included in decision-making about genetic technologies
EthicsAndGenetics ‘amber zone’
In these countries:
There is some regulation of commercial genetic technologies, but it is inadequate
Governments are not fully transparent
There is some attempt by government at soliciting public opinion but it does not impact decision-making
EthicsAndGenetics ’green zone’
In these countries:
Governments are leading the way in establishing best-practice for genetic technology policy and governance.
Governments are fully transparent
Public opinion is not only sought, it feeds directly into policy and governance decisions