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What is biodiversity defined as?
What is biodiversity defined as?
What must be maintained for sustainable development according to ESS6?
What must be maintained for sustainable development according to ESS6?
Which of the following is included in the sustainable management of living natural resources?
Which of the following is included in the sustainable management of living natural resources?
What role do Indigenous Peoples play in biodiversity conservation?
What role do Indigenous Peoples play in biodiversity conservation?
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What does habitat refer to in the context of ESS6?
What does habitat refer to in the context of ESS6?
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What is NOT one of the objectives of ESS6?
What is NOT one of the objectives of ESS6?
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Which of the following is a component of primary production?
Which of the following is a component of primary production?
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What does ESS6 recognize about impacts on biodiversity?
What does ESS6 recognize about impacts on biodiversity?
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Which approach is emphasized in project design related to biodiversity?
Which approach is emphasized in project design related to biodiversity?
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What is a consequence of failing to consider biodiversity in project planning?
What is a consequence of failing to consider biodiversity in project planning?
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What is primarily threatened due to habitat loss, degradation, or fragmentation?
What is primarily threatened due to habitat loss, degradation, or fragmentation?
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Which category of habitat does not fall under the designation for biodiversity conservation?
Which category of habitat does not fall under the designation for biodiversity conservation?
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What is required for the biodiversity offsets in critical habitats?
What is required for the biodiversity offsets in critical habitats?
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When is a biodiversity offset considered as a last resort?
When is a biodiversity offset considered as a last resort?
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What does 'no net loss' mean in biodiversity terms?
What does 'no net loss' mean in biodiversity terms?
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Which type of habitat includes significant biodiversity value as determined by a specific assessment?
Which type of habitat includes significant biodiversity value as determined by a specific assessment?
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What principle should biodiversity offsets adhere to?
What principle should biodiversity offsets adhere to?
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Which statement is true about unique and irreplaceable habitats?
Which statement is true about unique and irreplaceable habitats?
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What does the 'like-for-like or better' principle dictate?
What does the 'like-for-like or better' principle dictate?
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In what instances might 'out-of-kind' offsets be appropriate?
In what instances might 'out-of-kind' offsets be appropriate?
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What is included in the definition of harvesting of living natural resources?
What is included in the definition of harvesting of living natural resources?
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What is the role of the Borrower in relation to biodiversity impacts?
What is the role of the Borrower in relation to biodiversity impacts?
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What must an environmental and social assessment consider?
What must an environmental and social assessment consider?
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Which of the following best describes the precautionary approach to biodiversity management?
Which of the following best describes the precautionary approach to biodiversity management?
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What does a Biodiversity Management Plan aim to achieve?
What does a Biodiversity Management Plan aim to achieve?
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What does the concept of biodiversity offsets refer to?
What does the concept of biodiversity offsets refer to?
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What factors should be evaluated during the assessment of risks to biodiversity?
What factors should be evaluated during the assessment of risks to biodiversity?
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What does ESS1 require regarding the assessment of biodiversity?
What does ESS1 require regarding the assessment of biodiversity?
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What is a key characteristic of habitats as defined in the context?
What is a key characteristic of habitats as defined in the context?
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How should the Borrower characterize baseline conditions for biodiversity?
How should the Borrower characterize baseline conditions for biodiversity?
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Study Notes
ESS6: Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management
- Biodiversity Definition: Variability among living organisms from all sources (terrestrial, marine, aquatic), including diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems. Often underpins ecosystem services. Impacts on biodiversity can negatively impact ecosystem services.
- Habitat Definition: Terrestrial, freshwater, or marine geographical unit or airway supporting living organisms and their interactions with the non-living environment. Habitats vary in species diversity, abundance, and importance.
- ESS6 Objectives: Protect and conserve biodiversity and habitats, apply mitigation hierarchy and precautionary approach in projects impacting biodiversity, promote sustainable management of living natural resources, and support livelihoods of local communities (including Indigenous Peoples) with inclusive economic development.
- Scope of Application: ESS6 applies during environmental and social assessment (ESS1) to all projects potentially affecting biodiversity (positively or negatively, directly or indirectly), or depending on biodiversity for success. Also applicable to projects involving primary production and harvesting.
- Assessment of Risks and Impacts: Environmental and social assessment considers direct, indirect, and cumulative project impacts on biodiversity, threats (habitat loss, degradation, fragmentation, invasive species, overexploitation, hydrological changes, pollution), and projected climate change impacts. Assess biodiversity significance based on vulnerability, irreplaceability (global, regional, national), and values assigned by stakeholders.
- Mitigation Measures: Avoid adverse impacts. Minimize and restore biodiversity if avoidance isn't possible, following the mitigation hierarchy. Utilize competent biodiversity expertise. Develop and implement a Biodiversity Management Plan for significant risks and impacts on biodiversity.
- Project Risk Assessment (pre-offset): Assess risks and impacts without considering biodiversity offsets. Include habitat types affected and ecological functions. Assess potential biodiversity importance areas, protected or not. Proportional to assessed risks and stakeholders concerns.
- Baseline Characterization: Baseline conditions are characterized proportionally to the risk and significance of project impacts. Consult with experts, and use desktop reviews/field-based approaches. Further investigations/monitoring before irrevocable project design decisions.
- Risk Management and Mitigation: Manage identified risks and impacts on biodiversity/habitats in accordance with the mitigation hierarchy and GIIP. Adopt precautionary and adaptive management.
- Critical Habitats: Address modified, natural, and critical habitats, along with legally protected and internationally recognized areas of biodiversity value.
- Biodiversity Offsets (Last Resort): Consider offsets only if unavoidable residual impacts remain after avoidance, minimization, and restoration measures are explored. Design offsets for measurable, additional, and long-term conservation outcomes. Aim for no net loss, and preferably a net gain. Net gain required for critical habitats.
- Offset Design: Follow “like-for-like or better” principle. Involve stakeholders and qualified experts. Demonstrate long-term technical and financial offset feasibility. Critical habitat offsets require independent international experts for feasibility and sustainable net gain assessment.
- Un-offsettable Impacts: If impacts are on a unique/irreplaceable area, the project should be redesigned to avoid the offset needs.
- Modified Habitats: Address modified habitats that include significant biodiversity value, avoiding or minimizing impacts, and implementing suitable mitigation measures.
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Test your knowledge on biodiversity conservation and sustainable management with our ESS6 quiz. Explore definitions, objectives, and applications related to biodiversity and habitats, and understand the importance of sustainable resource management. Perfect for students and professionals interested in environmental studies.