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  1. Wikipedia
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    Precautionary principle - Wikipedia

    Origins and theory

    The concept "precautionary principle" is generally considered to have arisen in English from a translation of the … See more

    Formulations

    Many definitions of the precautionary principle exist: "precaution" may be defined as "caution in advance", "caution practiced in the context of uncertainty", or informed prudence. Two ideas lie at the core of the principle: … See more

    Application

    Various interests being represented by various groups proposing the principle resulted in great variability of its formulation: one study identified 14 different formulations of the principle in treaties and … See more

    Criticisms

    Critics of the principle use arguments similar to those against other formulations of technological conservatism.
    Strong formulations of the precautionary principle, without regard to its most basic provisions (i… See more

    Further reading

    • Kai Purnhagen, "The Behavioural Law and Economics of the Precautionary Principle in the EU and its Impact on Internal Market Regulation", Wageningen Working Papers in Law and Governance 2013–04,
    • Arrow, K.J.; et al. (1996)… See more

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  1. EUR-Lex
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    Precautionary principle - EUR-Lex

    Learn what the precautionary principle is and how it is applied in EU law and policy. The principle is an approach to risk management where uncertain or potentially harmful actions are avoided …

  3. ScienceDirect
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    Precautionary Principle - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    The precautionary principle states “if a product, an action or a policy has a suspected risk of causing harm to the public or to the environment, protective action should be supported before …

  4. International Institute for Sustainable Development
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    The Precautionary Principle - International Institute for Sustainable …

    Oct 23, 2020 · Learn about the origins, impact, and controversies of the precautionary principle, a guide to environmental protection when scientific certainty is lacking. Explore how the principle …

  5. People also ask
    What is the precautionary principle in risk management?
    The precautionary principle is an approach to risk management, where, if it is possible that a given policy or action might cause harm to the public or the environment and if there is still no scientific agreement on the issue, the policy or action in question should not be carried out.

    Precautionary principle - EUR-Lex

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    What is the precautionary principle?
    It first emerged during the 1970s and has since been enshrined in a number of international treaties on the environment, in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the national legislation of certain Member States. The precautionary principle divides opinions. To some, it is unscientific and an obstacle to progress.

    The precautionary principle: Definitions, applications and governance

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    What is the weak version of the precautionary principle?
    The weak version [of the Precautionary Principle] is the least restrictive and allows preventive measures to be taken in the face of uncertainty, but does not require them (e.g., Rio Declaration 1992; United Nations Framework Convention of Climate Change 1992).

    Precautionary principle - Wikipedia

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    What is a precautionary approach?
    In order to protect the environment, the precautionary approach shall be widely applied by States according to their capabilities. Where there are threats of serious or irreversible damage, lack of full scientific certainty shall not be used as a reason for postponing cost-effective measures to prevent environmental degradation.

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  6. Oxford Public International Law
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    Oxford Public International Law: Precautionary Approach/Principle

    2 Basically, the precautionary principle is the idea that environmentally sensitive activities should be avoided and precautionary measures taken, even in situations where there is potential …

  7. Britannica
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    Precautionary principle | Environmental Protection, …

    Precautionary principle, approach in policy making that legitimizes the adoption of preventative measures to address potential risks to the public …

  8. Respicio & Co. Law Firm
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    Precautionary Principle | International Environmental Law | PUBLIC …

    Oct 6, 2024 · The Precautionary Principle is a foundational concept in International Environmental Law, aimed at ensuring that the lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason …

  9. UNESCO
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    The Precautionary Principle - UNESCO

    The report defines the precautionary principle as a way to deal with uncertainty and risk in science and technology, and proposes a working …

  10. europa.eu
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    The precautionary principle: Definitions, …

    Sep 12, 2015 · A report by the European Parliament Research Service that explores the origins, interpretations and implications of the precautionary …

  11. adb.org
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    THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE 1. INTRODUCTION

    The Precautionary Principle is a tool for making better health and environmental decisions, based on the idea of "better safe than sorry". Learn about its origin, definition and application in …