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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Develop Proposals</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</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</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</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</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</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</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.</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</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increased greenhouse gas emissions</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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