Lecture 8 Flashcards
What are the nine environmental principles embedded in EU law?
The Precautionary Principle
The Principle of Prevention
The Principle that Environmental Damage Should Be Rectified at Source
The Polluter Pays Principle
The Principle of Sustainable Development
The Principle of Integrated Environmental Protection
The Principle of Public Access to Environmental Information
The Principle of Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making
The Principle of Access to Justice in Relation to Environmental Matters
What is the Precautionary Principle?
A risk-based principle stating that lack of scientific certainty should not delay cost-effective measures to prevent environmental damage when there are threats of irreversible harm.
What is the Principle of Prevention?
It involves taking steps to avoid environmental harm, such as pollution. Preventive measures help avoid harm, costs, and complications but must be supported by scientific evidence.
What is the Principle that Environmental Damage Should Be Rectified at Source?
This principle prioritizes addressing environmental damage by targeting its original cause and taking preventative action. The polluter is responsible for managing environmental damage.
What is the Polluter Pays Principle?
It holds that the cost of environmental damage should be borne by those causing the damage.
What is the Principle of Sustainable Development?
Sustainable development aims to avoid the depletion of natural resources to maintain ecological balance. It is covered by the National Planning Framework and UNEP SDG.
What is the Principle of Integration?
This principle recognizes the interconnectedness of economic, social, and environmental aspects. All these factors should be considered in decision-making.
What is the Principle of Public Access to Environmental Information?
Public bodies must provide access to environmental information to promote transparency and allow the public to participate effectively in environmental matters.
What is the Principle of Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making?
Effective environmental decisions require public participation. Mechanisms for awareness and facilitation should be provided to encourage widespread public involvement.
What is the Principle of Access to Justice in Relation to Environmental Matters?
Citizens must have effective access to judicial and administrative processes, including redress and review procedures, for environmental law matters.
