Ecological Transition Challenges Session 1

<p>The Chernobyl nuclear disaster. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The founding of Greenpeace in 1971. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Commission, the Parliament, and the Council of Ministers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To initiate public debate on potential policy issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Commission (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pan-European groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Council of Ministers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To review and amend legislative proposals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It creates a system for registering lobbyists and their activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To involve national governments in EU decision-making processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Precautionary principle, Polluter pays, Extended producer responsibility, and Circular Economy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To promote sustainable and inclusive growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of regulations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Focus on transparency, double materiality, and business conduct (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To require companies to report on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A listed company with more than 100 employees and €10M turnover (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Focus on reporting on both the company's impact on society and the environment, and sustainability risks affecting the company (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A state where an organization's emissions are balanced by offsets. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The accuracy of carbon credits and the potential for &quot;greenwashing&quot;. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Climate positive involves removing more greenhouse gases than emitted, while carbon negative focuses on reducing emissions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Why is carbon neutrality a myth? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The global governance of climate: from Kyoto to Bakou (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The integration of environmental protection into the EU's economic policies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It highlighted tensions between environmental protection and economic integration within the EU. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The adoption of a 'command-and-control' regulatory approach. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promoting a holistic approach that considers economic, social, and environmental impacts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>International cooperation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By creating incentives for businesses to reduce their environmental impact through schemes like emissions trading and eco-labels. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Command-and-control regulations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To solidify and expand the EU's environmental policies, moving beyond traditional command-and-control measures. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishing a framework for sustainable development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They involve many interconnected elements and non-linear dynamics. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They focus solely on environmental issues without neglecting social concerns. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It prioritized technological advancement over environmental preservation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To highlight the philosophical underpinnings of the industrial revolution's unsustainable practices. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are often used by corporations to present an unsustainable business as environmentally responsible. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lack of political will to implement necessary changes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An interactive system between biocoenosis (living creatures) and biotope (environment).

A philosophy viewing land as a community to foster respect and responsible usage.

The first global environmental organization, established in 1948.

Established in 1972 as the first global action plan for the environment.

A concept adopted by the UN in 1987 to meet present needs without compromising future generations.

Investing in projects that remove carbon dioxide to balance emissions.

Balancing emitted carbon with an equal amount of offsets.

Removing more greenhouse gases than are emitted actively.

Proactively eliminating more greenhouse gases than produced.

Misleading information to present an environmentally responsible image.

Legislation that integrated environmental protection into EU economic policies.

Illustrated conflict between strict environmental regulations and Single Market integration.

Established the principle of Sustainable Development in EU law and recognized EU as a legal entity.

Expanded EU environmental policy beyond traditional methods in the late 1990s.

Taxes implemented to discourage pollution and promote eco-friendly practices.

Market-based approaches allowing trading of emission allowances to reduce pollution.

Framework for assessing performance in economic, social, and environmental terms.

A renewed framework focusing on sustainable development within the EU.

A principle urging caution in the face of uncertainty to avoid potential harm.

The principle stating that those responsible for pollution should bear the costs of managing it.

A policy approach that holds producers accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products.

A concept requiring companies to report impact on society and the environment as well as their sustainability risks.

EU legislation mandating large firms to publish regular environmental and social impact reports.

A directive requiring firms to disclose information on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.

EU initiatives aiming for climate neutrality by 2050 and 55% GHG emissions reduction by 2030.

Directive requiring companies to assess human and environmental risks in their supply chains.

A sustainable development framework by Kate Raworth consisting of planetary and social boundaries.

Nine limits identified by Rockstrom necessary to maintain Earth's stability.

An economic model focused on reducing waste and promoting resource reuse.

Seventeen Sustainable Development Goals established by the UN for global sustainability.

Problems marked by multiple interconnections and nonlinear dynamics.

A period marked by rapid industrial growth and environmental impact in the late 20th century.

A severe deterioration of the Earth's environmental conditions.

Concerns related to social, environmental, health, and regional matters.

A voting system requiring a specific percentage of votes to pass decisions.

A system established for lobbying transparency within the EU.

Groups representing specific business or economic interests.

Organizations that advocate for societal welfare rather than profit.

Methods used by interest groups to influence EU policy-making.

Agreement to enhance transparency among EU institutions and lobbying.

The idea that only a few experts have disproportionate influence on policy.