The precautionary principle in biodiversity conservation and natural resource management : an issues paper for policy-makers, researchers and practitioners

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The precautionary principle in biodiversity conservation and natural resource management : an issues paper for policy-makers, researchers and practitioners

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Language(s)
English
Description

The precautionary principle, or precautionary approach, is now widely accepted in environmental law and policy at international and, increasingly, national level. However, the principle remains highly controversial, its meaning contested, its acceptance and implementation inconsistent across sectors and contexts and its impacts unclear. This paper aims to inform and assist IUCN and its members in developing greater shared understanding of the meaning and implementation of the principle in the context of biodiversity conservation and natural resource management, respecting priorities of both conservation and sustainable development. It examines the meaning of the precautionary principle and its incorporation into biodiversity and resource management law and policy, and discusses a series of issues raised by its implementation in this sector for biodiversity conservation and for livelihoods and poverty alleviation.

ISBN
978-2-8317-0810-2
2-8317-0810-9
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Imprint
Gland : IUCN, 2004
Physical Description
xi, 51p.
Notes

Includes bibliographic references. Publication launched at the 3rd World Conservation Congress, Bangkok, TH, 17-25 November 2004

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Monograph/item
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PDF
Number of library copies
2
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