(f) The use of a precautionary conservation and management approach

In addition, and irrespective of that view, the Netherlands preferred the term precautionary principle to the existing precautionary approach .

Accordingly, in this draft article, he has adopted the term precautionary approach .

It also considered the application of the precautionary approach by States to fisheries management and exploitation

The precautionary principle and the ecosystem approach are fundamental to the conservation and management of fishing resources.

9. The UK apos s programme is based around the precautionary approach laid down in the Convention.

Prevent harm as the best method of environmental protection and, when knowledge is limited, apply a precautionary approach.

(c) Use of the precautionary approach shall include all appropriate techniques, including, where necessary, the application of moratoria

Precautionary Absurdity

(c) Guidance for the use of precautionary statements and precautionary pictograms

Another delegation suggested that the precautionary approach to fisheries management be applied in the absence of conclusive scientific information.

A3.7 Precautionary pictograms

Amend the title to read as follows PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND PRECAUTIONARY PICTOGRAMS

(i) Fill gaps in their mandates to include ecosystem and biodiversity considerations, the precautionary approach, based on the best available scientific information

Economists call that precautionary saving.

134. FAO therefore urged the introduction of a precautionary approach to fisheries management, which would discontinue the current management approach aimed at the highest possible catch irrespective of its composition and value.

In particular, further research and studies are required to promote the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity, bearing in mind the precautionary approach.

In the light of uncertainty about the nature and extent of some transboundary aquifers or aquifer systems, aquifer States are encouraged to take a precautionary approach.

A3.5 Structure of the precautionary statements matrix

A4.3.2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

The Conference of the Parties expressed its concern about the serious threats to biodiversity in these areas and expressed the need for rapid action to address such threats, on the basis of the precautionary approach and the ecosystem approach.

A3.6 Matrix of precautionary statements by hazard class category

C. International official emergency financing and precautionary financial arrangements

Recognizing also the urgent need for action at all levels to ensure the long term sustainable use and management of fisheries resources through the wide application of the precautionary approach,

5. In order to protect the environment and the living marine resources, the precautionary approach shall be applied widely by States to fisheries management and exploitation, in the following manner

In particular, there is the important policy issue of whether or not to continue to amend the prohibition list or to replace the long standing black list grey list approach by a precautionary approach in the form of a quot reverse list quot .

Noting the importance of the wide application of the precautionary approach to the conservation, management and exploitation of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory fish stocks, in accordance with the Agreement,

However, the precise use of the precautionary approach in fisheries management has to be further elaborated and there is agreement that the Conference will address this issue at the next session.

The successful application of the precautionary approach would be dependent on the commitment of members of the international community to support responsible fishing without waiting for the agreement to be adopted.

The precautionary principle is not a useful substitute for scientific understanding.

Consequently, travel restrictions, introduced as a precautionary measure, have been lifted.

A CONF.164 L.22 Comments on precautionary management of fisheries

(j) The lack of commitment by parties to precautionary management approaches.

States, in accordance with the precautionary approach, shall take early action and develop long term plans to ensure the sustainable use of groundwater and of the aquifers in which the groundwater is contained.

(c) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations be requested to prepare two information papers, one on the precautionary approach in fisheries management, and another on the concept of maximum sustainable yield.

Noting with appreciation that the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has agreed to prepare two information papers, one on the precautionary approach and the other on the concept of maximum sustainable yield,

The Working Group recommended that the Conference of the Parties should note that the establishment of marine protected areas beyond national jurisdiction must be in accordance with international law, including UNCLOS, and on the basis of the best available scientific information, the precautionary approach and the ecosystem approach.

The precautionary principle prescribes action, regardless of cost, to prevent all of them.

It is a precautionary measure we should envisage more often in the future.

These are the facts of life that the precautionary principle tells us to ignore.

However, such precautionary arrangements with exceptional access could increase the risk of moral hazard.

To be sure, the precautionary and proactionary principles remain relatively marginal to mainstream political discourse.

The precautionary measures instituted by the Public Prosecutor's Office were designed to protect potential victims.

Nevertheless, precautionary measures were still deemed necessary, as questions about predator prey relationships remain unanswered.

In light of the unanimous concern about these species, research in this area was made a priority, together with the definition of the options for implementing a precautionary approach to minimize the effects of fishing on dependent species. 22