is responsible for the implementation of the Biodiversity Convention in the area of genetic resources;
is responsible for the development and implementation of environmental regulations in the area of biotechnology and gene technology;
deals with issues associated with the safe, sustainable use of biotechnology and gene technology including the issue of bioethics;
functions as national focal point for all international activities in the area of environmental biosafety, in particular for the OECD and the Convention on Biodiversity;
is responsible for the development and implementation of the Environment Protection Law in the area of pathogens and non-native organisms.
Anne-Gabrielle Wust Saucy Position: head of section Responsibilities: planification and management, National Focal Point to the Cartagena Protocol Tel.:+41 58 463 83 44 E-mail:annegabrielle.wuestsaucy@bafu.admin.ch
Basil Gerber Position: deputy head of section Responsibilities: Monitoring of alien mosquitoes, notifications and authorisations ContainO Tel.: +41 58 463 03 50 E-mail:basil.gerber@bafu.admin.ch
Franziska Bosshard
Responsibilities: National Focal Point to the Nagoya Protocol, implementation and notifications NagO Tel.: +41 58 463 92 68 E-mail:franziska.bosshard@bafu.admin.ch