ESS6: Biodiversity Conservation Quiz
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What is biodiversity defined as?

  • The health and stability of soil in a region
  • The total number of organisms in a habitat
  • Variability among living organisms including their ecosystems (correct)
  • The total area of protected lands in a country
  • What must be maintained for sustainable development according to ESS6?

  • Urban development plans
  • Human economic growth
  • Mining operations
  • Core ecological functions of habitats (correct)
  • Which of the following is included in the sustainable management of living natural resources?

  • Complete protection of all ecosystems
  • Excessive fishing without regulations
  • Primary production and harvesting (correct)
  • Deforestation of habitats for urbanization
  • What role do Indigenous Peoples play in biodiversity conservation?

    <p>They may positively impact conservation efforts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does habitat refer to in the context of ESS6?

    <p>Areas supporting living organisms and their interactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT one of the objectives of ESS6?

    <p>To enhance industrial development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a component of primary production?

    <p>Plantation forestry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ESS6 recognize about impacts on biodiversity?

    <p>They can adversely affect ecosystem services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach is emphasized in project design related to biodiversity?

    <p>The precautionary approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of failing to consider biodiversity in project planning?

    <p>Decline in ecosystem services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily threatened due to habitat loss, degradation, or fragmentation?

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

    Which category of habitat does not fall under the designation for biodiversity conservation?

    <p>Artificial habitat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for the biodiversity offsets in critical habitats?

    <p>A net gain of biodiversity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a biodiversity offset considered as a last resort?

    <p>If significant residual adverse impacts remain after all other measures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'no net loss' mean in biodiversity terms?

    <p>Biodiversity losses are offset by gains (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of habitat includes significant biodiversity value as determined by a specific assessment?

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

    What principle should biodiversity offsets adhere to?

    <p>Same or better biodiversity values (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about unique and irreplaceable habitats?

    <p>Projects should avoid these habitats entirely. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'like-for-like or better' principle dictate?

    <p>Biodiversity offsets should conserve affected values. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what instances might 'out-of-kind' offsets be appropriate?

    <p>When affected biodiversity values are lower priority. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the definition of harvesting of living natural resources?

    <p>Extraction of living organisms and timber from ecosystems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Borrower in relation to biodiversity impacts?

    <p>To minimize adverse impacts where avoidance is not possible (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must an environmental and social assessment consider?

    <p>Direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts on habitats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the precautionary approach to biodiversity management?

    <p>Applying proactive measures to manage risks and adapting as needed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Biodiversity Management Plan aim to achieve?

    <p>To avoid and manage adverse impacts on biodiversity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of biodiversity offsets refer to?

    <p>Actions designed to compensate for significant residual adverse biodiversity impacts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors should be evaluated during the assessment of risks to biodiversity?

    <p>Potential habitat loss and degradation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ESS1 require regarding the assessment of biodiversity?

    <p>All projects should consider potential biodiversity impacts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of habitats as defined in the context?

    <p>They support assemblages of living organisms and their interactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the Borrower characterize baseline conditions for biodiversity?

    <p>To a degree proportional and specific to anticipated risks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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