Princip predstrožnosti kao bazični princip ekološke politike
Precautionary Principle as a Basic Principle in Environmental Politics

Summary/Abstract: The precautionary principle is one of the most controversial principles of the contemporary environmental policy. Theoretical determination and practical use of this principle is stipulated by science which has to control and gives di-rection to the society to be less risky for present and future generations by its arguments. Domination of science in theoretical and practical determination of the precaution principle is at the same time limited by a current roles of politics and economy in modern societies. In practice the precaution principle shows the power ration among politics, science, society and environment. This work is dealing in analysis of political and economical controversis which arise from aplication or non aplication of this principle in solving environmental and social problems on national and international level. Accordingly, the sub-ject of analysis is a conflict of standpoints and arguments of its supporters and opposers, their identification and real interests behind their beliefs. The work presents a case study of BSE or “mad cow desease” as an example of applying the precaution principle.

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