Did you ever want a short piece that explains the precautionary principles in easy to understand language? Then we have the solution for you in the latest of our Still Only One Earth Policy Brief series.
Regards, Pam Critics say it halts progress. Advocates say it avoids environmental damage. Understand this controversial legal concept. No images? Click here <https://iisd.cmail19.com/t/i-e-mejtuy-l-u/> [image: ENB Logos] <https://iisd.cmail19.com/t/i-i-mejtuy-l-r/> [image: Caution] <https://iisd.cmail19.com/t/i-i-mejtuy-l-y/> *The Precautionary Principle* Critics call it a tool to halt progress, while advocates consider it essential to avoid severe damage to public health and the environment. Our team analyzes one of the most prominent and possibly controversial developments in modern international environmental law: the precautionary principle. [image: GMO protest] <https://iisd.cmail19.com/t/i-i-mejtuy-l-j/> From trade fights over GMOs to Japan decommissioning nuclear plants to how governments enacted - or neglected - COVID-19 lockdowns, the precautionary principle guides a lot of choices. We explore how it shapes our responses to climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and global poverty. *Read* <https://iisd.cmail19.com/t/i-i-mejtuy-l-t/> [image: Forward to a colleague] *'Still Only One Earth' Policy Brief Series Supported By* -- *Pamela Chasek, Ph.D.* *Professor and Chair, Political Science DepartmentManhattan College* 4513 Manhattan College Parkway Riverdale, NY 10471 USA Phone: +1-718-862-7248 Fax: +1-718-862-8044 [email protected] www.manhattan.edu -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "gep-ed" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/gep-ed/CAH09KvGB8n80qgQrnWNdenC%2BR%2B3%2Brw%3DN9xuXJcPC5NdDmVgTag%40mail.gmail.com.
