Academic journal articles on sub-results of the RECIPES project
During the RECIPES project time, RECIPES partners have written on sub-results of the project. Below are the publications listed that refer to the RECIPES research.
BeeCaution seminar on the role of the precautionary principle in chemicals regulation
Bergen, Norway
On January 18th 2022, the Precautionary Principle in chemicals regulation was discussed in an online seminar with academics and stakeholders in Norway.
Precaution for Responsible Innovation: New Options to Move Forward
Hybrid Format: Online & Brussels
On May 11, the RECIPES project has held its dissemination conference “Precaution for Responsible Innovation: New Options to Move Forward”.
Online conference on precaution and innovation in Germany and beyond
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Online
On the 18 and 19 November 2021, the German non-governmental organization NABU organized the online conference “Vorsorge und Innovation - Fit for Future?”.
European Policy Workshop: “Precaution for responsible innovation”
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Online
On February 22 and 23, the RECIPES project will organize the European Policy Workshop: “Precaution for responsible innovation”.
Guidance for future application of the precautionary principle
After having identified the needs of stakeholders for guidelines and tools to support the future application of the precautionary principle in a co-creative process, the RECIPES team has moved to the next step.
RECIPES' co-creative process and needs assessment results
From May 2020 to January 2021, the RECIPES team has engaged in a co-creative process to identify needs and ideas for guidelines and tools to support the future application of the precautionary principle.
Analysis of the case studies
To fully understand the complexities and the controversies around the application of the precautionary principle, the RECIPES project conducted nine case studies. The aim was to understand and explain the potential differences in the application depending on the topic and the context. A comparison across the different cases indicates that the application of the precautionary principle had positive effects on innovation and contributed to more responsible pathways.
Taking stock of the precautionary principle since 2000
The precautionary principle is supposed to enable decision-makers to adopt precautionary measures even if scientific uncertainties about environmental and health risks remain. However, opinions about the precautionary principle are divided. To some, it is unscientific and an obstacle to progress. To others, it is a necessary tool to protect human health and the environment.