"Do no harm" is to avoid exposing people to additional risks through our action. "Do no harm" means taking a step back from an intervention to look at the broader context and mitigate potential negative effects on the social fabric, the economy and the environment.

What does do no harm principle mean?

• do no harm - The principle of “do no harm” is taken from medical ethics. It requires humanitarian. organisations to strive to minimize the harm they may inadvertently cause through providing aid, as well. harm that may be caused by not providing aid (such as adding to tensions with host communities).

What is do not harm principle EU?

To maintain the 'do no harm' principle, the EU should conduct environmental and climate screening (encompassing mitigation and adaptation) and a rights-based assessment for recovery packages.