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==Related definitions==
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*Approach to risk management that can be applied in circumstances of scientific uncertainty, reflecting a perceived need to take action in the face of a potentially serious risk without waiting for definitive results of scientific research.
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*A principle which states that lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent environmental damage to habitats or species when there is a threat of serious or irreversible environmental degradation.
  
 
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# [[Application of precautionary approach]]
 
# [[Climate change effects]]
 
# [[Climate change effects - Gaps in scientific knowledge]]
 
# [[Marine Strategy]]
 
# [[The Integrated approach to Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)]]
 

Latest revision as of 14:38, 3 March 2022

Definition of Precautionary Principle:
The principle of avoiding possible environmental damage when the scientific evidence for acting is inconclusive but the potential damage could be great[1].
This is the common definition for Precautionary Principle, other definitions can be discussed in the article

Related definitions

  • Approach to risk management that can be applied in circumstances of scientific uncertainty, reflecting a perceived need to take action in the face of a potentially serious risk without waiting for definitive results of scientific research.
  • A principle which states that lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent environmental damage to habitats or species when there is a threat of serious or irreversible environmental degradation.

Notes

The Maastricht Treaty adopted the Precautionary Principle as a fundamental element of environmental policy. (Article III-233 of the draft Treaty establishing a constitution for Europe.)

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