CMM Online Test - IKZM Lehrbrief 2019

Question 1

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

The HELCOM-RESPONSE group enables and promotes public participation and stakeholder involvement in the BSR

HELCOM funds the implementation of major environmental EU directives

The Helsinki Commission meets annually and decides on legally binding environmental laws for the BSR

HELCOM sees itself as an environmental policy maker and focal point for the Baltic Sea Region (BSR)

The HELCOM-PRESSURE group controls the implementation of international policies according to the timetables in the BSR

HELCOM sees itself as a developing, supervisory and coordinating body with respect to the BSR

Question 2

Which of the following ‘actions and tools’ belongs to SAF-step ‘Monitoring & Evaluation’?

Monitor the co-ordinating mechanism

Assess if the objectives were reached

Assess the limitations of the current sectoral approach

Apply the indicator-based Sustainability Assessment Tool

Evaluate the social organization in the coastal zone

Evaluate the need to re-iterate the Systems Approach Framework

Question 3

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

Assess the system state and identify external hazards

Discuss potential management scenarios with stakeholders and define success criteria and indicators

Develop a conceptual model and identify Ecological-Social-Economic (ESE) linkages

Installation of the administrative structure to ensures horizontal and vertical integration of management

List the formal actions necessary for official adoption of the plan or measure

Ensure the involvement of all relevant institutions and stakeholders

Question 4

Which of the following statements about climate change and the ‘EU Climate Change Strategy’ is correct?

Some water-borne diseases, such as vibriosis infections are likely to increase with increasing sea surface temperatures

Oxygen-depleted zones in the Baltic Sea have increased more than 10-fold since 1900

Ocean surface pH is projected to decrease to values between 4.05 and 3.75 by the end of 21st century, depending on future CO2 emissions levels

Sea surface temperature is projected to increase faster than atmospheric temperature

The ‘EU strategy on adaptation to climate change’ adopted in 2013 aims to make Europe more climate-resilient and to enhance the preparedness to respond to the impacts of climate change

A first ‘EU strategy on adaptation to climate change’ was adopted already in 1990 and aimed at promoting research on climate change

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the ‘Ecosystem Services’ (ES) are true?

The ES concept has been integrated in all EU coastal and marine policies

Direct benefits (e.g. food, raw material) to humans are not considered to be ES

All EU member states are required to map and assess their ES

ES have to be assessed monetarily

Ecosystem services are important for flora and fauna

Indirect benefits (e.g. regulation of water supply and quality, nutrient cycling) are not considered to be ES

Question 6

Which of the following statements about Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is true?

Integrated Coastal Area Management (ICAM) is a complementary approach focusing on land-based activities

‘Ecosystem based approach’ describes an approach that respects the limits of natural resources and ecosystems

In the EU, Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is defined as a dynamic, multi-disciplinary and iterative process to promote sustainable management of coastal zones

ICZM uses the informed participation and co-operation of all stakeholders to assess the societal goals in a given coastal area

Sectoral management approaches can be beneficial for efficient use of resources, the utilization of opportunities towards a more sustainable coastal development

ICZM seeks to balance environmental, economic, social, cultural and recreational objectives