The Environmental Precautionary Principle

Despite the several decades since it was given its name, the precautionary principle (PP) is still being discussed in terms of its significance and scope and even confused with the principle of prevention. This short paper offers a brief overview of the regulatory sources of the PP and considers some conceptual aspects of this Principle, with particular reference to the Law of the Sea in terms of its pertinence. The authors note that, although the precautionary principle has been viewed by some as a stumbling block that is merely intuitive and non-scientific, this is a core principle that underpins long-lasting sustainable development with intergenerational accountability. The PP requires cooperation among research institutions, regional fisheries organizations, the FAO and other related entities, as applicable. The authors conclude that the PP is a tool that builds up links between science and politics, when outlining plans for sustainable development. Although its juridical status still lacks consensus, there is no denying that it has generated an obligation for the policy-makers: remaining permanently alert to the dangers of ignoring the potential risks of specific activities.

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• Authors:
  • de Clement, Zlata Drnas
• Publication Date: 2003-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: References;
• Pagination: pp 219-239
• Serial:
  • Annals of Maritime Studies
  • Volume: 41
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Croatian Association of Maritime Science and Transport
  • ISSN: 0554-6397
  • Serial URL: http://hrcak.srce.hr/pomorski-zbornik

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Environmental protection; Fisheries; Fishing; Legal constraints; Maritime law; Policy making; Regulations; Shipping; Sustainable development; Sustainable transportation; Water transportation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Precautionary principle
• Subject Areas: Environment; Law; Marine Transportation; I10: Economics and Administration; I15: Environment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01340123
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 18 2011 10:52AM