# Biopolitics and the Ethical Dilemmas of Biotechnology: Lessons From the Pandemic

## TL;DR

This paper explores the ethical challenges of biotechnology, especially in the context of the pandemic, and emphasizes the need for sustainable and rights-respecting approaches.

## Contribution

The paper introduces a biopolitical framework for evaluating biotechnology through the lens of sustainability and human rights.

## Key findings

- The pandemic highlighted the need for biotechnology to align with sustainability and human rights.
- Balancing economic, environmental, and social factors is crucial in biotechnology development.

## Abstract

The COVID‐19 pandemic has underscored the urgent need for sustainability‐driven biotechnology that strikes a balance between economic development, environmental stewardship and social impact, all while upholding fundamental human rights.