prevention principle

Term
This principle allows action to be taken to protect the environment at an early stage. It is now not only a question of repairing damages after they have occurred, but to prevent those damages occurring at all. This principle is not as far-reaching as the precautionary principle. It means in short terms: it is better to prevent than repair.
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Source:
EEA Glossary
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Comment
Definition source publication
Oskam, A.J., Vijftigschild, R.A.N., Graveland, C.1997. Additional EU policy instruments for plant protection products. Final report.
Publication year
1997
Definition source URL
http://glossary.eea.europa.eu/EEAGlossary
Organisation
Organisation full name
Oskam, A
Subjects
  • GENERAL
Long definition
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