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Legal and institutional frameworks for sustainable soils: A preliminary report
… for Soil 41 4.2 The Public Trust Doctrine 42 4.3 The Precautionary Principle 42 4.4 Conservation of Biological Diversity 42 4.5 … in a national legislative regime for soil. 4.3 The Precautionary Principle The precautionary principle states …
MEA Negotiator’s Handbook
… namely: • the interest of present and future generations (Principle 1) • renewable versus non-renewable resources … for the Protection of the Ozone Layer: Mindful also of the precautionary measures for the protection of the ozone layer … 2.0 Preamble to the Biosafety Protocol : Reaffi rming the precautionary approach contained in Principle 15 of the Rio …
Gaps in international environmental law and environment-related instruments: towards a global pact for the environment - Report of the Secretary-General
… the prevention of transboundary harm has been framed as a principle in foundational instruments of international … principle stipulates that States are required to adopt a precautionary approach when taking decisions or in regard to … Court of Justice ’s conservative vision of the precautionary approach in the Pulp Mills on the River Uruguay …
Final: Gaps in international environmental law and environment-related instruments: towards a global pact for the environment
… the prevention of transboundary harm has been framed as a principle in foundational instruments of international … principle stipulates that States are required to adopt a precautionary approach when taking decisions or in regard to … Court of Justice ’s conservative vision of the precautionary approach in the Pulp Mills on the River Uruguay …
Wildlife law and the empowerment of the poor
… The new criteria encompass general principles such as the precautionary principle, which implies that in case of uncertainty either … of significant harm to biodiversity, they should apply the precautionary approach. The COP guidelines are also relevant …
International ocean governance: Using international law and organisations to manage marine resources sustainably (revised)
… protection. A few incorporate specific applications of a precautionary approach. The interlocking web of oceans … global develop- ments; for example, measures that embody a precautionary, go-slow approach to expanding a fishery in … that reduce incidental catch and marine debris. Another principle in the LOS Convention whose potential has yet to be …
High seas bottom trawl fisheries and their impacts on the biodiversity of vulnerable deep-sea ecosystems: Options for international action
… their reporting to the appropriate international bodies; Precautionary and ecosystem based management and governance • … keeping with ecosystem-based fisheries management and the precautionary approach, for example through: determining …
IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas: User Manual, Version 1.0 - The global standard for protected areas in the 21st Century
… reflected in the GLPCA Programme as follows: Credibility Principle Reflected in Sustainability GLPCA Standard … the Trigger to one of the following three categories: 1. Precautionary: The Trigger has a real or potential negative … Trigger categories shall initiate the following actions: Precautionary Triggers: • Within 30 days of being notified by …
Groundwater in international law: Compilation of treaties and other legal instruments
… on Environment and Development which states, in its Principle 2, that States have, in accordance with the Charter … shall be guided by the following principles: (a) The precautionary principle, by virtue of which action to avoid … by the following principles and approaches: (a) The precautionary principle, by virtue of which action to …