Genetic Engineering Action at GATT in Geneva

Again! For the third time within five weeks Greenpeace protest against 'PATENTS ON LIFE!' In an open letter to the Chief Executives of the 107 GATT-member states Greenpeace International opposes the patenting of genetical resources.
Greenpeace activists protest in animal costumes and with banners reading: 'GATT PLAYS GOD: NO PATENTS OF LIFE' and 'STOP GATT: NO WAREHOUSE PLANET!' in front of the building where the Chief Executives of the GATT-member states hold a meeting.

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Unique identifier: GP0G2G

Type: Image

Shoot date: 20/11/1990

Locations: Alpine Countries, Geneva, Switzerland

Credit line: © Ex-Press / David Adair

Ranking: ★★★★★★★ (A)

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Genetic Engineering Action at GATT in Geneva

Again! For the third time within five weeks, Greenpeace protest against 'PATENTS ON LIFE’! In an open letter to the Chief Executives of the 107 GATT-member states, Greenpeace International opposes the patenting of genetical resources.
Among others Susan George, Board Member of Greenpeace International, tries to make it clear to the GATT delegates that it is in their hands to stop the decay of our planet to become a warehouse.

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