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== Notes ==
 
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==See also==
 
 
# [[Application of precautionary approach]]
 
# [[Climate change effects]]
 
# [[Climate change effects - Gaps in scientific knowledge]]
 
# [[Marine Strategy]]
 
# [[The Integrated approach to Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)]]
 

Revision as of 12:59, 10 November 2018

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

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