Environmental Conflict and Resource Management

<p>Confusion about roles at different government levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They highlighted systemic neglect of indigenous rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provinces believed they had jurisdiction over environmental policies. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Short-term actions can compromise resource sustainability. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Incomplete data leading to misguided policy implementation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shared decision-making among various stakeholders. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Differing political terms conflict with sustainable policy implementation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A pandemic leading to economic shifts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Collaboration between governmental bodies and private sectors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Differences in views complicate the co-management process. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protection of old-growth forests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Set aside considerable land for protection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Permitted as a trophy hunting activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Incorporated through traditional practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>First Nations are seen only as stakeholders without equal power. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Targeting corporate headquarters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Overfishing leading to food security issues. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ban on the hunting of grizzly bears (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Joint management with shared goals and responsibilities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ecosystem-based management supporting extraction where feasible. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify potential environmental impacts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Impact Assessment Act, 2019 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proposing dialogue with stakeholders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emphasis on Indigenous rights and consultation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creation of a panel for consultation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Science-based decision-making (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Explicit mention of consent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provincial and federal governments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By assessing impacts with a comprehensive understanding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clear regulations and guidelines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surface runoff and contamination of water bodies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The waste rock associated with the metal of interest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provinces demonstrating they are already conducting assessments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Destruction of Fish Lake and impacts on fish habitat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It excluded input from the Chilcotin First Nation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was rejected based on inadequate economic analysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To mitigate the destruction of Fish Lake (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traditional hunting and fishing practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recognition of aboriginal title to the land (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surface runoff issues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It requires more rocks to be moved compared to underground mining (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2009 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Metals must be separated using water and energy-intensive smelting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Disagreements between different groups with differing interests in a project or resource.

A public demonstration to oppose a development or action, often involving environmental concerns.

Disagreements arising from the allocation of natural resources (like land, water).

The power a government has to regulate and enforce rules, including limitations on access to or use of resources.

Public opposition to government policies or actions. Citizens may disagree on implications or implementation.

A resource management approach where decision-making power is shared between different levels of government and potentially indigenous communities.

A situation where individuals acting independently and rationally in their own self-interest deplete a shared resource, ultimately harming everyone.

Challenges in effectively managing shared resources due to the intricate and unpredictable nature of the systems involved.

Considering the consequences of decisions on future generations and the long-term well-being of resources and communities.

Disagreements between federal and provincial governments on resource management or jurisdiction.

Consequences that are immediate or affect a relatively short period.

Adjusting actions in response to shifting environmental, economic, or social conditions.

An example of how short-term gains in a resource can lead to long-term loss for the entire system.

Traditional ecological knowledge passed down through generations within Indigenous communities, often based on long-term observations of the environment and resource management practices.

Land that Indigenous peoples have never formally surrendered their rights to, despite the presence of government claims.

An approach to resource management that considers the interconnectedness of all living things and their environment.

A landmark agreement reached in 2006, establishing a new approach to forest management in BC's Great Bear Rainforest, prioritizing conservation and recognizing Indigenous rights.

The use of Indigenous knowledge, including cultural practices, to inform sustainable management of resources and ecosystems.

The complex process of balancing conservation, tourism, and Indigenous rights related to grizzly bear populations.

A method of gathering genetic information from bears without physically handling them, using collected hair samples.

The ability of a community to access enough food to meet its needs, ensuring both quantity and quality.

Harvesting fish at a rate faster than their natural replenishment, leading to the depletion of fish stocks.

A process to identify, predict, and evaluate the potential impacts of a proposed development on the environment.

A planning approach that aims to minimize future regrets by carefully considering potential environmental impacts and choosing options that limit negative consequences.

Canadian legislation that guides the process of environmental assessment for projects.

Involving stakeholders in the initial planning stages of a project to identify potential conflicts.

Expanding the environmental assessment to consider broader impacts beyond immediate local concerns, including Indigenous rights and regional perspectives.

A list of projects that are subject to environmental assessment under the IAA.

The legal obligation under the IAA for governments to consult with Indigenous peoples whose rights may be affected by a project.

Using scientific evidence and data to inform decisions about environmental assessments.

A key criterion used when assessing a project under the IAA, considering the benefits and drawbacks for society.

The rights of Indigenous peoples that must be considered during environmental assessments, ensuring they are not negatively impacted.

A process to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of a project before it begins. It involves studying the surrounding environment, potential risks, and mitigation measures.

A detailed and thorough assessment of a project's environmental impacts, taking into account all potential effects and consequences.

A group of independent experts, not affiliated with the government, that review the environmental assessment and provide recommendations.

A process where federal and provincial governments cooperate on environmental assessments, or where the federal government allows a province to conduct its own assessment.

The series of steps involved in extracting valuable minerals from the Earth, from initial exploration to processing and final disposal.

Minerals containing metals, such as copper, gold, or iron. These are used in various industrial applications.

Minerals not containing metals, such as salt, gemstones, or limestone. These have various uses from food to construction.

Rock that contains a valuable mineral of interest, extracted from the ground during mining.

The unwanted rock that is separated from the valuable mineral during ore processing.

A high-heat process used to extract the desired metal from the ore, often involving melting and separating the metal from other components.

The waste material leftover after mineral extraction, often containing harmful substances.

A type of mining where a large open pit is dug to access mineral deposits near the surface. This method is often used for large-scale projects.

A lake in the Prosperity Mine area that was planned to be destroyed to make way for a tailings impoundment.

A policy that aims to ensure that any loss of environmental resources, such as fish habitats, is compensated for with an equivalent or better replacement.

A First Nations group with traditional territories in the area of the proposed Prosperity Mine, whose cultural heritage was considered during the EA process.