Online Test

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Question 1

Which of the following statements about ‘European Union (EU) Integrated Maritime Policy’ is true?

European Union has taken action for oceans and adopted the EU Integrated Maritime Policy
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) – is the agency responsible for implementing the EU maritime policy
Regional seas, such as Baltic Sea, Black Sea or North Sea do not belong to the EU Integrated Maritime Policy cross-cutting policies but instead, have separate sea basin strategies
Goal 14 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is ‘to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources’
EU Integrated Maritime Policy cross-cutting policies are e.g. blue growth, maritime spatial planning and marine data & knowledge
The Maritime Forum aims to improve communication amongst EU maritime policy stakeholders

Question 2

Which of the following statements about ‘ICZM History in Europe’ is true?

The Demonstration Programme pointed out that ‘management of the coasts in Europe is based on a sufficient legal framework and that joint visions and concrete ideas exist.
The Demonstration Programme pointed out that ‘there has been inadequate involvement of the stakeholders in formulating and implementing solutions to coastal problems’
From 1993 to 1995, the European Commission operated a Demonstration Programme on Integrated Coastal Zone Management to take stock of the existing situation in Europe
In 2000, the European Parliament adopted the legally binding directive ‘Integrated Coastal Zone Management: A Strategy for Europe’
The EU Directive on establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning was adopted in 2014
Concrete recommendations on Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Europe were adopted in 2002

Question 3

Which of the following qualitative descriptors are used in the ‘EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD)’ to determine the Good Environmental Status

Populations of all commercially exploited fish and shellfish are within safe biological limits
Non-indigenous species introduced by human activities are at levels that do not adversely alter the ecosystems
Bathing water quality does not pose any risk to the population
Properties and quantities of marine litter do not cause harm to the coastal and marine environment
Permanent alteration of hydrographical conditions does not adversely affect marine ecosystems
Introduction of energy, including underwater noise, is at levels that do not adversely affect the marine environment

Question 4

Which of the following steps does not belong to the development and implementation of ‘Maritime Spatial Planning’ (MSP) according to Ehler & Douvere

Approving, implementing and enforcing the spatial management plan
Defining and analysing existing conditions and future conditions
Identifying needs and establishing authority
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the environmental consequences
A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the spatial management plan
Organizing stakeholder participation

Question 5

Which of the following statements related to ‘Baltic Sea - Helsinki Convention’ is correct?

HELCOM sees itself as an environmental policy maker and focal point for the Baltic Sea Region (BSR)
HELCOM sees itself as a developing, supervisory and coordinating body with respect to the BSR
The HELCOM-GEAR group promotes the implementation of the ecosystem approach and supports region-wide co-operation on all elements of national marine strategies
The HELCOM-PRESSURE group controls the implementation of international policies according to the timetables in the BSR
HELCOM funds the implementation of major environmental EU directives
The HELCOM-RESPONSE group enables and promotes public participation and stakeholder involvement in the BSR

Question 6

Which of the following statements related to the ‘EU Floods Directive’ is correct?

The Directive regulates the relationship between nature protection and flood protection (e.g. sand nourishments)
The Directive requires to map the flood extent, assets and humans at risk in these areas
The Directive requires to assess if water courses and coastlines are at risk from flooding
The Directive asks for a comprehensive economic assessment of costs and benefits of flood protection
Flood risk management plans and Water Framework Directive river basin management plans shall be coordinated
All assessments, maps and plans prepared shall be made available to the public