Definition(s)
In order to protect the environment, the precautionary approach shall be widely applied by States according to their capabilities. Where there are threats of serious or irreversible damage, lack of full scientific certainty shall not be used as a reason for postponing cost-effective measures to prevent environmental degradation. (Source: Rio Principle 15)
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Broader: estado de derecho ambiental
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Precautionary principle
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principe de précaution
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принцип предосторожности
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Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica | 1 article or paragraph1 decision | |
Convenio de Estocolmo | 4 articles and paragraphs | |
Protocolo de Cartagena | 3 articles and paragraphs | |
Acuerdo sobre la Conservación de las Aves Acuáticas Migratorias Afro-euroasiáticas | 1 article or paragraph | |
Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático | 1 article or paragraph | |
Protocolo de Kyoto | 1 article or paragraph | |
Protocolo de Emergencia | 1 article or paragraph | |
Protocolo ZEPIM | 1 article or paragraph | |
Protocolo de Desechos Peligrosos | 1 article or paragraph | |
Convenio de los Cárpatos | 1 article or paragraph | |
Acuerdo de la ASEAN sobre contaminación atmosférica transfronteriza | 1 article or paragraph |