Understanding and Applying the Precautionary Principle in the Energy Transition
Understanding and Applying the Precautionary Principle in the Energy Transition

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2023-06-30

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9264382585

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The precautionary principle has been an important aspect of regulatory delivery for nearly four decades. Now widely applied and with a global reach, the principle is often invoked whenever the scientific evidence surrounding the safety of a given technology is not conclusive. It is often applied where a safety risk is known to exist, but the probability and magnitude of harm are uncertain or unknown.

The International Seabed Authority and the Precautionary Principle
The International Seabed Authority and the Precautionary Principle

Author: Aline L. Jaeckel

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2017-01-10

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 9004332286

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In The International Seabed Authority and the Precautionary Principle, Aline L. Jaeckel offers an insightful analysis of the work of the International Seabed Authority and examines whether the Authority is implementing the precautionary principle in regulating and managing deep seabed minerals.

Risk-based Regulatory Design for the Safe Use of Hydrogen
Risk-based Regulatory Design for the Safe Use of Hydrogen

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2023-07-24

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 9264628800

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Low-emission hydrogen is expected to play an important role in the energy transition to tackle the climate crisis. It can decarbonate “hard-to-abate” sectors still relying on fossil fuels, turn low-carbon electricity into a fuel that can be transported using pipelines and provide a green transport alternative, in particular for heavy-duty and long-distance transport.

The Precautionary Principle in the 20th Century
The Precautionary Principle in the 20th Century

Author: Paul Harremoes

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-11

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1134207786

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The precautionary principle is widely seen as fundamental to successful policies for sustainability. It has been cited in international courts and trade disputes between the USA and the EU, and invoked in a growing range of political debates. Understanding what it can and cannot achieve is therefore crucial. This volume looks back over the last century to examine the role the principle played or could have played, in a range of major and avoidable public disasters. From detailed investigation of how each disaster unfolded, what the impacts were and what measures were adopted, the authors draw lessons and establish criteria that could help to minimise the health and environmental risks of future technological, economic and policy innovations. This is an informative resource for all those from lawyers and policy-makers, to researchers and students needing to understand or apply the principle.

Late Lessons from Early Warnings
Late Lessons from Early Warnings

Author: European Environment Agency

Publisher: Luxembourg : Office for Official Publications of the European Communities

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13:

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The precautionary principle is widely seen as fundamental to successful policies for sustainability. This title looks back over the last century to examine the role the principle played in a range of major and avoidable public disasters.

Implementing the Precautionary Principle
Implementing the Precautionary Principle

Author: Elizabeth Charlotte Fisher

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1847201679

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This challenging book takes a broad and thought-provoking look at the precautionary principle and its implementation, or potential implementation, in a number of fields. In particular, the essays within the book explore the challenges faced by public decision-making processes when applying the precautionary principle, including its role in risk management and risk assessment. Frameworks for improved decision making are considered, followed by a detailed analysis of prospective applications of the precautionary principle in a number of emerging fields including: nanotechnology, climate change.

OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Chile 2024
OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Chile 2024

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2024-03-07

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 926473497X

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The review provides 36 recommendations to help Chile improve its environmental performance, with a special focus on water management and policies. It provides an independent, evidence-based evaluation of the country’s environmental performance since the previous review in 2016.

OECD Public Governance Reviews The OECD Reinforcing Democracy Initiative Monitoring Report – Assessing Progress and Charting the Way Forward
OECD Public Governance Reviews The OECD Reinforcing Democracy Initiative Monitoring Report – Assessing Progress and Charting the Way Forward

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2024-10-17

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 9264792848

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As governments grapple with environmental and digital transitions and an erosion of trust in public institutions, bold action is needed to build people’s trust and strengthen democracy. To this end, the OECD launched its Reinforcing Democracy Initiative in 2022. This report offers an overview of collective progress made in OECD countries across the five pillars of the Initiative and their respective action plans: combatting mis‐ and disinformation; enhancing participation, representation, and openness in public life, including a focus on gender equality; stronger open democracies in a globalised world; governing green; and digital democracy. In each of these areas, the report provides recent cross‐country indicators of progress (when available) and highlights best practices from countries. The report draws on OECD and other data to assess progress, including the 2024 results of the OECD Survey on the Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions. It also identifies gaps in action and points to a set of common priorities for moving forward together.

Guidelines for Protected Areas Legislation
Guidelines for Protected Areas Legislation

Author: Barbara J. Lausche

Publisher: IUCN

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 2831712459

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The central aim of this publication is to consider the key elements of a modern, comprehensive, and effective legal framework for successful management of protected areas. They provide practical guidance for all those involved in developing, improving, or reviewing national legislation on protected areas, be they legal drafters and practitioners, protected area managers, interested NGOs, or scholars. These guidelines include fifteen case studies, eight dealing with the protected area legislation of individual countries and six cases dealing with specific sites providing fundamental solutions that stand the test of time.