Info wanted

[MNR. JSJ MINNAAR M.A. NH]

Hi, 

I'm posting this question on a few related newsgroups with the hope that it 
reaches as many people as possible. 

I am currently doing a thesis on biotechnology and biodiversity 
with a specific focus on the political implications (policies etc.) for 
developing countries. The full title reads as follows:"The International 
Politics of Biotechnology Regimes". I would therefor like to find out more 
about the different regimes (UNESCO, WIPO etc.) that control 
biotechnology in general, and more specifically the release of GMO's 
(Genetically Manipulated Organisms) into the atmosphere. 
Furthermore, I'm interrested in the political implications of biotechnology 
relating to the following topics: Patents, Management of Biodiversity; 
Unforseen Risks; and Sovereignty. 
The idea is also to do a casestudy of the effects of biotechnology regimes 
(especially those controlling GMOs) on Brazil.      

If anyone can send me more info, or put me in touch with other 
people, newsgroups or sites, it will be greatly appreciated.   

Thanx,

Stephen Minnaar
University of Stellenbosch
Cape Town
South Africa