CMM Online Test - IKZM Lehrbrief 2019

Question 1

Which of the following statements about ‘Sustainability Indicators’ is true?

Sustainability indicators can be applied to concrete case studies to assess the success of measures

In ICZM sustainability indicators have been applied to assess sustainable development and progress towards ICZM implementation

On a local and regional level, sustainability indicators are well accepted and frequently applied

Sustainability indicators in ICZM are mostly used on a global and national level

Indicator-based sustainability assessments of sustainability are required by the MSP Directive

Sustainable indicators provide immediate and concrete benefits for coastal communities

Question 2

Which of the following statements about ‘European Union Environmental Policy’ is correct?

Regional Sea Conventions are cooperation structures to enable blue and economic sustainable growth in regional seas

The EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) (adopted in 2008) regulates shipping and aims to reduce emissions from ships in Europe

The Habitats and Birds Directives – Natura 2000 (adopted in 1992) aims to protect more effectively the marine environment across Europe and wants to achieve a ‘Good Environmental Status’ (GES) in the sea

The EU Floods Directive focuses on the assessment and management of flood risks

The EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) (adopted in 2000) aims to protect more effectively the marine environment across Europe

EU Biodiversity Strategy aims to halt the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the EU and to help stopping global biodiversity loss

Question 3

Which of the following statements about Sustainable Development and Agenda 21 is true?

The Agenda 21 reflects a global consensus and political commitment but does not include concrete management-related activities

The regional Baltic 2030 Action Plan wants to realize a common vision of sustainable development in the Baltic

The follow-up ‘2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ was not signed because of differences of opinion and a lack of political commitment

One sustainable development goal is that states should conserve at least 40 per cent of their coastal and marine areas

Chapter 17 of the Agenda 21 addresses integrated management and sustainable development of coastal areas, including exclusive economic zones

Sustainable development is a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Question 4

Which of the following statements belong to explicitly mentioned principles in the ‘ICZM Recommendations for Europe (2002)’?

Adaptive management during a gradual process which will facilitate adjustment as problems and knowledge develop

Regular obligatory reporting to the Commission and an EU ICZM Expert group on the experience

Involving all the parties concerned in the management process

A long-term perspective which will take into account the precautionary principle and the needs of present and future generations

Use of a joint single instrument and law designed to facilitate coherence between planning and management

Development of a legally binding national strategy to implement the principles for integrated management of the coastal zone in every member state

Question 5

Which of the following ‘actions and tools’ does not belong to SAF-step ‘System Assessment’?

Conduct stakeholder meetings

Assess the institutional system arrangements

Apply the Stakeholder Preference and Planning Tool

Apply the indicator-based Sustainability Assessment Tool

Visualize the consequences of different management scenarios

Carry out a systematic policy assessment

Question 6

Which of the following is a target of the ‘EU Biodiversity Strategy’?

Combat invasive alien species

Make fishing more sustainable and seas healthier

Protect species and habitats

Minimize human-induced eutrophication

Reduce contaminants in fish and other seafood

Ensure sea-floor integrity