The precautionary principle: A new paradigm for risk management and participation
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Ortwin Renn a présenté cette communication lors de la conférence qu’il a donnée, le 27 janvier 2004 à Paris, dans le cadre du séminaire Economie de l’environnement et développement durable, co-organisé par l’Iddri et le MEDD. Ce texte n’engage que ses auteurs. En mettant ce document en ligne sur son site, l’Iddri a pour objectif de diffuser des travaux qu’il juge intéressants pour alimenter le débat.
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