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Technique: Precautionary PrincipleDefinition: The Precautionary Principle is a philosophy that states that people should avoid making decisions that jeopardise the environment where there is uncertainty as to the consequences of such an activity.
Description: The Precautionary Principle (PP) is a principle that guides proponents in strategic planning within a sustainability context. In 1998 32 scientists, policymakers and activists defined the PP as;
1. People have a duty to take anticipatory action to prevent harm;
2. The burden of proof of harmlessness of..
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