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What is the defining characteristic of a "Strong sustainability" approach, compared to a "TBL approach"?
What is the defining characteristic of a "Strong sustainability" approach, compared to a "TBL approach"?
At which level of the CSR integration pyramid are companies primarily focused on meeting legal and regulatory requirements related to CSR?
At which level of the CSR integration pyramid are companies primarily focused on meeting legal and regulatory requirements related to CSR?
What is the key advantage of companies moving beyond philanthropy and compliance in their CSR journey?
What is the key advantage of companies moving beyond philanthropy and compliance in their CSR journey?
What is the primary objective of Strategic CSR?
What is the primary objective of Strategic CSR?
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What was the primary approach to environmental regulation within the EU during Phase 1 (1974-1990s)?
What was the primary approach to environmental regulation within the EU during Phase 1 (1974-1990s)?
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What is a significant consequence of the EU's command-and-control approach during Phase 1 (1974-1990s)?
What is a significant consequence of the EU's command-and-control approach during Phase 1 (1974-1990s)?
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What is the definition of a directive, as mentioned in the text?
What is the definition of a directive, as mentioned in the text?
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What is the primary meaning of "CSR"?
What is the primary meaning of "CSR"?
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What is the primary objective of interest representation in the EU?
What is the primary objective of interest representation in the EU?
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Which treaty formalized the right to lobby within the EU?
Which treaty formalized the right to lobby within the EU?
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Which of the following groups has become more influential in lobbying over time?
Which of the following groups has become more influential in lobbying over time?
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What does Article 11 of the Treaty on European Union emphasize regarding lobbying?
What does Article 11 of the Treaty on European Union emphasize regarding lobbying?
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What is a notable change in the scope of issues relating to EU lobbying?
What is a notable change in the scope of issues relating to EU lobbying?
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What term describes the interactive system between living creatures and their environment as proposed by Tansley in 1935?
What term describes the interactive system between living creatures and their environment as proposed by Tansley in 1935?
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What principle was recognized by the OECD in 1971 concerning environmental responsibility?
What principle was recognized by the OECD in 1971 concerning environmental responsibility?
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Which event in 1972 marked a significant turning point in international environmental governance?
Which event in 1972 marked a significant turning point in international environmental governance?
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What was the primary idea presented in Aldo Leopold's 'The Land Ethic'?
What was the primary idea presented in Aldo Leopold's 'The Land Ethic'?
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What significant environmental concept was adopted by the U.N. following the Brundtland Commission in 1987?
What significant environmental concept was adopted by the U.N. following the Brundtland Commission in 1987?
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What framework for sustainable development was created by Kate Raworth?
What framework for sustainable development was created by Kate Raworth?
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Which of the following describes one of the major challenges in the ecological transition?
Which of the following describes one of the major challenges in the ecological transition?
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How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were established by the UN for the years 2015-2030?
How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were established by the UN for the years 2015-2030?
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What is one of the strengths of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals?
What is one of the strengths of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals?
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What was a major belief that emerged during the time of the Industrial Revolution?
What was a major belief that emerged during the time of the Industrial Revolution?
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What is a potential weakness of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals?
What is a potential weakness of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals?
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What does the term 'novel entities' refer to in the context of planetary boundaries?
What does the term 'novel entities' refer to in the context of planetary boundaries?
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Why is the process of ecological transition considered uncertain?
Why is the process of ecological transition considered uncertain?
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What was significant about the year 1987 for the European Union?
What was significant about the year 1987 for the European Union?
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What challenge did Denmark face in the context of the Single Market?
What challenge did Denmark face in the context of the Single Market?
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What principle was enshrined in the Maastricht Treaty of 1992?
What principle was enshrined in the Maastricht Treaty of 1992?
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Which of the following best describes the 'Triple Bottom Line' approach?
Which of the following best describes the 'Triple Bottom Line' approach?
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Which policy instrument was introduced to discourage polluting practices?
Which policy instrument was introduced to discourage polluting practices?
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What was a key feature of the environmental policy phase from the late 1990s to 2010s?
What was a key feature of the environmental policy phase from the late 1990s to 2010s?
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What was reintroduced in 2009 as part of the sustainable development effort?
What was reintroduced in 2009 as part of the sustainable development effort?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four key objectives of the Triple Bottom Line?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four key objectives of the Triple Bottom Line?
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What was a significant outcome of the Rio Summit in 1992?
What was a significant outcome of the Rio Summit in 1992?
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Which principle emphasizes the differing responsibilities of countries regarding environmental issues?
Which principle emphasizes the differing responsibilities of countries regarding environmental issues?
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What is the primary goal of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)?
What is the primary goal of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the nine transformation actionable routes for companies?
Which of the following is NOT one of the nine transformation actionable routes for companies?
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What mindset shift is NOT required for businesses to move beyond traditional practices?
What mindset shift is NOT required for businesses to move beyond traditional practices?
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What was a key change in the business world’s approach to environmental issues prior to the 2000s?
What was a key change in the business world’s approach to environmental issues prior to the 2000s?
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The Vision 2050 framework outlines that companies should focus their actions in areas where they can:
The Vision 2050 framework outlines that companies should focus their actions in areas where they can:
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What is an essential component of sustainability that businesses must balance?
What is an essential component of sustainability that businesses must balance?
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Ecosystem
Ecosystem
An interactive system formed by biocoenosis and biotope.
The Land Ethic
The Land Ethic
A philosophy that views land as a community to which we belong.
IUCN
IUCN
The first global environmental organization, established in 1948.
Limits to Growth
Limits to Growth
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Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development
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Interest Representation
Interest Representation
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Lobbyists in Brussels
Lobbyists in Brussels
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National Route vs European Route
National Route vs European Route
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Lisbon Treaty 2009
Lisbon Treaty 2009
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Growing Lobbying Importance
Growing Lobbying Importance
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Single Act (1987)
Single Act (1987)
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Denmark case
Denmark case
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Maastricht Treaty (1992)
Maastricht Treaty (1992)
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Sixth Environment Action Plan
Sixth Environment Action Plan
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Environmental taxes
Environmental taxes
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Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS)
Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS)
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Triple Bottom Line
Triple Bottom Line
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Multi-stakeholder decision-making
Multi-stakeholder decision-making
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Rio Summit (1992)
Rio Summit (1992)
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Common but differentiated responsibility
Common but differentiated responsibility
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Kyoto Protocol
Kyoto Protocol
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WBCSD
WBCSD
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Vision 2050
Vision 2050
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Three mindset shifts
Three mindset shifts
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Nine transformation pathways
Nine transformation pathways
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Business as usual
Business as usual
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TBL Approach
TBL Approach
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Strong Sustainability Approach
Strong Sustainability Approach
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CSR Integration Pyramid Level 1
CSR Integration Pyramid Level 1
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CSR Integration Pyramid Level 2
CSR Integration Pyramid Level 2
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CSR Integration Pyramid Level 3
CSR Integration Pyramid Level 3
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CSR Journey
CSR Journey
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EU Environmental Governance Phase 1
EU Environmental Governance Phase 1
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Command-and-Control Approach
Command-and-Control Approach
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Doughnut model
Doughnut model
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Planetary boundaries
Planetary boundaries
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Circular approach
Circular approach
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Complex challenges
Complex challenges
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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Greenwashing
Greenwashing
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Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
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Jacques Rousseau influence
Jacques Rousseau influence
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Study Notes
Session 1: Challenges Behind Ecological Transition
- Kate Raworth's Doughnut model: a framework for sustainable development
- Contains 9 planetary boundaries (Rockström) and social boundaries
- A 10th boundary: novel entities (e.g., plastics)
- Tackles transition to circular production and resource use
- Climate change, biodiversity loss, and water access are complex, uncertain, and constantly evolving problems; require international cooperation
- UN 17 SDGs (2015-2030): a comprehensive, globally acceptable, science-grounded framework, covering interconnected goals
Growth Impacts on Environment
- Insufficient coupling between growth and environmental protection negatively impacts the environment
- Modern Europe: belief in progress, control, and unlimited resources led to the current ecological crisis, despite benefits
- Descartes (1637) initiated focus on modern, rational, control of the environment.
Historical Overview of Environmental Governance
- International environmental governance system emerged in the 1970s and 1980s
- Creation of UNEP (1972) -first action plan for environmental issues
- Limits to growth (1972 discussion) highlighted finite resources
- 1982: Convention on the Law of the Sea, U.N. world Charter for Nature
Sustainable Development Concept (1987 onwards)
- Brundtland Commission (1987), leading to sustainable development concept adoption by UN
- Rio Summit (1992) conventions on climate change, desertification, and biodiversity.
- "Common but differentiated responsibility" principle
- Importance of global cooperation in managing environmental problems to ensure human progress
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This quiz explores the complexities of ecological transition, including themes from Kate Raworth's Doughnut model and the 9 planetary boundaries. It addresses challenges in sustainable development and the impact of historical beliefs on environmental governance. Examine how international cooperation is essential for achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.