14 Questions
What does environmental law govern?
Air pollution levels
What is one of the measures adopted to maintain safe air standards?
Regular cyclic vehicle safety tests
Which level of sources for environmental law deals with the relation between different states and establishes binding formal agreements?
The international level
Which conference marked the creation of the United Nations Environment Programme and set the framework for discussions on the environment and the need for regulation?
The Stockholm Conference
Which type of waste is regulated by waste management laws and includes hazardous waste and nuclear waste?
Nuclear waste
What is the purpose of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in environmental management?
To assess the possible consequences of a plan on the environment
Which international court is mentioned in the text as an important source for environmental law?
The International Court of Justice
Which level of governance is responsible for adopting legislation on environmental matters in the European Union?
EU Treaties
Which regions in Belgium are competent to adopt legislation on environment?
All three regions
What is the purpose of the comprehensive national climate action plans (NDCs) submitted by countries?
To contribute to the objectives of the agreement
Which agreement is a framework convention that lays out principles agreed upon by many parties but does not require countries to take control actions to protect the ozone layer?
The Vienna Convention
Which agreement places a heavier burden on developed countries to reduce emissions, as they are largely responsible for the current high levels of greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere?
The Kyoto Protocol
Which agreement sets binding emission reduction targets for 37 industrialized countries and economies in transition, as well as the European Union?
The Kyoto Protocol
Which agreement aims to keep the increase in global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and to aim to limit the increase to 1.5°C?
The Paris Agreement
Test your knowledge on the Vienna Convention and its significance in addressing the ozone problem. Explore the cooperation between states, scientific assessments, and measures to prevent ozone depletion.
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