The main insights are that science could be more relevant for precautionary decision‑making; that the wider use of the precautionary principle can avert harm and stimulate innovation; and that the late lessons of history and precautionary approaches are highly pertinent to today's multiple and inter‑connected crises — such as those arising from finance, economics, the use of ecosystems, climate change, and the use and supply of energy and food.

Part E - Implications for science and governance contains the following chapters:

• Science for precautionary decision‑making
  Philippe Grandjean
• More or less precaution?
  David Gee