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... Noting also that where there is a threat of significant reduction or loss of biological diversity, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to avoid or minimize such a threat, ...


ARTICLE-10: Sustainable Use of Components of Biological Diversity     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (b) Adopt measures relating to the use of biological resources to avoid or minimize adverse impacts on biological diversity; ...