diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index 318b8c87..60848393 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -15,10 +15,12 @@
 # along with this program.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 cmake_minimum_required (VERSION 3.9)
+if(CMAKE_VERSION VERSION_GREATER_EQUAL 3.16.2)
 # Use standard target names
 cmake_policy(SET CMP0078 NEW)
 # Allows SWIG_MODULE_NAME to be set
 cmake_policy(SET CMP0086 NEW)
+endif()
 
 project(STA VERSION 2.0.18)