O direito como mediador da inserção dos organismos geneticamente modificados no meio ambiente e seus impactos para com as futuras gerações

Abstract

This master's dissertation analyzes how the Law, from the point of view of biosafety, has mediated the differences inherent in the inclusion of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into the environment and how it has treated its impacts on nature to future generations. To study this issue, it analyzes the precautionary principle as a criterion for releasing these GMOs. It is noticed that the effectiveness of the precautionary principle requires the application of the right to information, which is used as an essential tool for society to have full knowledge to a conscious choice than it consumes. The use of the precautionary principle and the right to information in the insertion of GMOs receives, in this work, the emphasis on the protection of future generations, with a theoretical cut the thesis of Jürgen Habermas about the "Future of Human Nature" and the theory of Hans Jonas about the "Principle of Responsibility". The topic discussed in this work is compliance with the line of research "Environmental Law, Public Policy and Socio-Economic Development" of the Master in Law, since it has transversely discussions on possible GMOs insertion of impacts on the environment and hence effects for future generations. These analyzes will support the improvement of public policies, theories related to environmental Law, and also enable the socio-economic development in a way that risks are minimized for future generations. The method used is qualitative and descriptive, and the research strategy adopted is to literature. As a result, concludes the need for ethical change in human activities, allowing them to think about the present and future generations, in order to seek a means balanced and healthy environment for all. It is understood, however, lack of caution in the insertion of GMOs on the environment and the little information that they have, especially with regard to possible risks to health and the environment. So it is important to have more information on genetically modified organisms, along with an inspection by the environmental protection agencies, so that every citizen can become more careful about what they want to eat or not.