Difference between revisions of "Precautionary principle"
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| − | |definition= The principle of taking action now to avoid possible environmental damage when the scientific evidence for acting is inconclusive but the potential damage could be great.<ref name="http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115310689486.html</ref>.}} | + | |definition= The principle of taking action now to avoid possible environmental damage when the scientific evidence for acting is inconclusive but the potential damage could be great.<ref name="Planning portal, UK"> Planning portal, UK. ''http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115310689486.html</ref>.}} |
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Revision as of 09:13, 17 September 2008
Definition of Precautionary Principle:
The principle of taking action now to avoid 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
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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.)
References
- ↑ Planning portal, UK. http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115310689486.html
