In this chapter, Professor Erwin explores the potential of genetic interventions to help species adapt to changing climates and combat invasive species or disease vectors. While these advancements offer promising solutions, they also bring risks and uncertainties that current conservation laws and biotechnology regulations must address. His analysis includes: The work emphasizes the need for both wildlife and legal systems to evolve in tandem to meet the challenges posed by climate change. Professor Erwin argues that genetic interventions, while promising, require thoughtful and participatory approaches to ensure they are responsibly implemented.
Professor Alex Erwin Explores Genetic Intervention in New Book Chapter
Professor Alex Erwin’s latest publication, “Changing Genes for a Changing Climate: Genetic Intervention as a Tool for Biodiversity Conservation in the Era of Climate Change,” delves into how genetic intervention can serve as a critical tool for wildlife conservation in the face of climate change. Published as a chapter in the Research Handbook on Climate Change and Biodiversity Law, the work highlights the intersection of science and law in addressing the rapid and unprecedented threats to biodiversity.