Instruments for Sustainable Development Policy Quiz
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What is the highest level at which policies are formulated?

  • Laws and regulations
  • Presidential decrees
  • Local ordinances
  • International treaties (correct)

Which term best describes Environmental Regulatory Instruments?

  • Economic incentives
  • Voluntary guidelines
  • Command and control approaches (correct)
  • 'Hands-off' policies

What may Environmental Regulatory Instruments set for resource use in specific sectors of the economy?

  • Performance standards or extraction limits (correct)
  • Tax incentives
  • Subsidies for overuse
  • Free market principles

What is an example of an Environmental Regulatory Instrument according to the text?

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

What might be specified in performance standards in the fisheries sector?

<p>Maximum bycatch rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is a key step in the policy cycle mentioned in the text?

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

What is one of the major challenges in achieving sustainable development?

<p>Inadequate monitoring and enforcement of regulations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the overall goal of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (UNDESD) initiative?

<p>To integrate sustainable development principles into all aspects of education (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential role of education in driving sustainable development?

<p>Providing financial incentives for sustainable practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Nigeria described in terms of its preparedness for crucial aspects of sustainable development?

<p>Moaning, whining, and largely unprepared (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What example is given in the text to illustrate the reality of climate change?

<p>Temperatures rose to about 49°C in parts of Canada (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, which of the following statements is true regarding education and sustainable development?

<p>Education plays a pivotal role in driving sustainable development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?

<p>To identify and mitigate the potential environmental, social, and economic impacts of development projects before major decisions are made. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential impact of development projects in the given text?

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

What is one of the criticisms of environmental regulatory instruments?

<p>There are implementation deficits, and they fail to achieve policy objectives. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the effectiveness of environmental regulations in developed countries?

<p>Despite stringent environmental regulations, the overall environmental record in developed countries remains poor. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of development projects?

<p>Increased greenhouse gas emissions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the criticisms of environmental regulatory instruments mentioned in the text?

<p>The huge resources invested in regulatory programs had disappointing outcomes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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