‘Whose science?’ Precaution and power-play in European marine environmental decision-making

摘要: Abstract This paper explores the science–policy interface in environmental decision-making European Community as it moves towards its stated aims of implementing a precautionary and ecosystem-based approach to marine management. Whilst recent EC case law has clarified some questions Member State responsibilities under international obligations, studies at crossing point between nature conservation fisheries management waters raise about role science policy-making Brussels. important implications for developing Integrated Maritime Policy Marine Strategy Framework Directive, concept Spatial Planning whole. A new paradigm bridging gap is required light legislative framework given complex environment.