Precautionary Principle

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:principle
gptkbp:alternativeName Vorsorgeprinzip
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:environmental_policy
public health
risk management
gptkbp:criticizedFor potential to hinder innovation
vagueness in application
gptkbp:defines the idea that if an action or policy has a suspected risk of causing harm, in the absence of scientific consensus, the burden of proof falls on those advocating the action
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Germany
Vorsorgeprinzip
gptkbp:relatedTo environmental ethics
sustainable development
polluter pays principle
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Rio_Declaration_on_Environment_and_Development
gptkb:European_Union_law
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rio_Declaration_on_Environment_and_Development
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Precautionary Principle