Online Test

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Question 1

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

Defining and analysing existing conditions and future conditions
Adapting the maritime spatial management process
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the environmental consequences
Identifying needs and establishing authority
Monitoring and evaluating performance
Approving, implementing and enforcing the spatial management plan

Question 2

The sectors that have a high potential for sustainable jobs and growth and are explicitly mentioned in the ‘EU Blue Growth Strategy’ in Europe are:

Shipping: low emission ships have a vast market and generate sustainable growth and jobs
Fisheries: since fish stock are increasing again the sector is on the rise
Marine Science: oceans gain importance and require an increasing amount of high-skilled persons
Marine biotechnology: it is expected that the sector will offer high-skilled employment and significant downstream opportunities
Seabed mining: has the potential to generate sustainable growth and jobs for future generations
Aquaculture: farming finfish, shellfish and aquatic plants is one of the world's fastest growing food sectors

Question 3

Which of the following statements about ‘State of ICZM (in Europe)’ is true?

ICZM still suffers from weaknesses, such as insufficient political and legal status or the lack of a consistent and applicable process for practitioners and policy makers
During recent years, ICZM largely vanished from the national and European political agenda
Major ideas of ICZM are widely accepted and aspects are included in most recent strategic and policy documents and directives
The Barcelona Convention with its Protocol on ICZM re-vitalized ICZM in Europe and caused the implementation of several national and regional ICZM plans
To strengthen ICZM, a guided, systematic, stepwise, user-friendly approach is necessary
The problems in our coastal zones are largely solved and the competition for space is successfully addressed by maritime spatial planning

Question 4

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

HELCOM funds the implementation of major environmental EU directives
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 sees itself as an environmental policy maker and focal point for the Baltic Sea Region (BSR)
The Helsinki Commission meets annually and decides on legally binding environmental laws for the BSR
The HELCOM-RESPONSE group enables and promotes public participation and stakeholder involvement in the BSR

Question 5

Which of the following statements related to the ‘Baltic Sea - Blue Growth and Spatial Planning’ is correct?

VASAB (Visions and Strategies Around the Baltic Sea) is an intergovernmental multilateral co-operation of 10 countries of the BSR
In 2014, the European Commission adopted ‘A Sustainable Blue Growth Agenda for the Baltic Sea Region’
EUSBSR is a macro-regional strategy, approved by the European Council in 2009
In 2010, HELCOM and VASAB jointly adopted ‘Maritime Spatial Planning Principles’ for the BSR
The Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme is a non-governmental organization with the aim to promote Maritime Spatial Planning in the BSR
HELCOM is the governing body of the Helsinki Convention

Question 6

Which of the following ‘actions and tools’ belongs to SAF-step ‘Implementation’?

Evaluate the need for additional data requirements
Ensure the required mitigation measures are implemented
Apply DPSIR (Drivers, Pressures, State Change, Impact and Response)
Apply CATWOE (Customers-Actors-Transformations-Worldview-Owner-Environment)
Specify regulatory and financial requirements
Ensure pro-active public information/consultation