Genetic Engineering and genetic modification

[Michael Herman]

Anne Pattillo wrote:

> I ve been asked to facilitate a consultation event on the
> implementation of New Zealand s approach to issues surrounding genetic
> engineering and genetic modification.
>
> I m using open space at the first event. It will have anywhere between
> 200   400 people attending, a mix of environmentalists, scientists,
> farmers, business people, consumers and government officials.
>
> Passion won t be a problem.
>
> I was wondering if any one else have stories of using open space
> either on this issue or in relation to complex scientific issues.
>
> Your help and stories would be gratefully received.
>
> Thanks
>


hello anne,

no, passion not likely to be a problem. have not tackled this issue
before, but have had somewhat similarly diverse group together for food
security. many of hte same sorts of players. from organic foods to
emergency food for homeless. with terrorism thrown in for good measure
as we did 200 in nov 2001. full proceedings at
http://www.globalchicago.net/foodsecurity second year they did their own
version of 'modified open space' this year one of the leading supporters
of full open space for this statewide community is planning the conf as
an ultratraditional event. she tells me that i'm still invited and that
after this year people will be dying for more opne space <grin> but i
digress. not sure what help it will be, but the whole proceedings doc,
including invitation, commentary, prioritization and some press coverage
are at this web address cited. best of luck with this important work!
michael herman




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