CATALONIA - THE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE PARLIAMENT OF CATALONIA FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 

Topics

Generally speaking, the material working fields of CAPCIT are as follows:

• Science, in the broadest sense
• Technology, the Internet and communications
• Bioethics and health
• Environment and energy
• Dissemination and education in the above spheres

Since its inception, CAPCIT has worked on the following areas:

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs or transgenic)

A popular legislative initiative was presented in the Parliament of Catalonia which sought to ban genetically modified crops. CAPCIT decided to call for three reports on the topic from various scientific institutions represented on CAPCIT prior to discussing the issue in the plenary session of the Parliament of Catalonia.

Human papillomaviruses

Proposals had been submitted in the Parliament of Catalonia to restrict vaccinations for this virus and more information was sought on the issue before making a decision.

Nanotechnology

In this case the aim was to turn to good account the work being conducted by the Catalan Foundation for Research and Innovation and said foundation was asked to present its work to CAPCIT.

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