Evolution and status of the precautionary principle in international law Author Trouwborst A. Date 2002 Source IUCN (ID: MON-069354) Publisher | Place of publication Kluwer Law International | The Hague, The Netherlands ISBN 90-411-1785-7 Pages 378 p. Document type Serial/multi-volume work Language English Field of application International Subject Environment gen. Keyword Precautionary principle Abstract The greater part of this study consists of the mapping and analysis of state practice in respect of the precautionary principle. Pertinent treaties, declarations, decisions of international organizations and domestic instruments pass in review. The book then applies the generally accepted principles governing the formation of customary international law to this body of state practice. Relevant international judical decisions and the opinion of scholars are treated as well. Two extensive annexes are added, reproducing provisions of international legal instruments that make reference to the principle.