Our Objectives

Physicians and Scientists for Global Responsibility New Zealand Charitable Trust

To educate the public concerning the risks of the release into the environment of genetically engineered organisms and to promote scientific research and analysis of those risks, and to educate the public on relevant matters of science and medicine.
To educate physicians and scientists about issues of science, medicine and technology, particularly those involving genetics.
To provide scientific and medical information and analysis in the service of the public’s right to be independently informed on issues concerning genetics, including genetic engineering and biotechnology, and other relevant matters of science and technology.
To encourage scientists and physicians to engage in public debate on issues of science, medicine and technology, particularly those involving genetics.
To co-operate with and support other organisations which are working towards the same goals as PSGR.
To educate physicians and scientists about the issues in science and technology and at present genetic engineering, that require independent professional advocacy of the precautionary principles.
To encourage scientist and physicians, as those members of our society who carry specialised knowledge in science and technology, to take up their responsibility to engage in public debate to serve the public’s right to quality independent information.

The information, submissions and other contents on this website are provided by PSGR in the public interest and for professional scientific and medical discussion. This does not imply that all of the views expressed are held by all Trustees. Links to other sources of information do not imply an endorsement by PSGR of that organisation.

Our Objectives

Physicians and Scientists for Global Responsibility New Zealand Charitable Trust

Information

Providing scientific & medical information & analysis in the service of the public's right to be independently informed on issues relating to human & environmental health.