Online Test

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Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

The EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) (adopted in 2000) aims to protect more effectively the marine environment across 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
EU Common Fisheries Policy was already introduced in the 1970s
EU Biodiversity Strategy aims to halt the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the EU and to help stopping global biodiversity loss
The EU Bathing Water Directive (BWD) defines the monitoring and classification of bathing water quality and the provision of information to the public
The EU Climate Change Directive promotes, regulates and funds concrete climate change adaptation measures in the EU and its member countries

Question 3

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

Ensure pro-active public information/consultation
Ensure the required mitigation measures are implemented
Evaluate the need for additional data requirements
Specify regulatory and financial requirements
Obtain legal permits and validate decision
Apply DPSIR (Drivers, Pressures, State Change, Impact and Response)

Question 4

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

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
Several recent model-based studies and expert assessments have suggested an upper boundary for the global mean sea level rise in the 21st century in the range of 1.5–2.0 m
Some water-borne diseases, such as vibriosis infections are likely to increase with increasing sea surface temperatures
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
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 ‘Maritime Spatial Planning in practice’ (MSP) is true

MSP integrates major ideas of Integrated Coastal Zone Management
MSP provides an integrated framework for management that provides a guide for, but does not replace, single-sector planning
MSP can provide important contextual information for marine protected area management or for fisheries management
MSP requires obligatory reporting to the EU MSP Platform
MSP includes permissions to carry out activities in and uses of the sea
MSP is a continuing, iterative process that learns and adapts over time

Question 6

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

The Helsinki Commission meets annually and decides on legally binding environmental laws for the BSR
HELCOM sees itself as a developing, supervisory and coordinating body with respect to the BSR
HELCOM funds the implementation of major environmental EU directives
HELCOM sees itself as an environmental policy maker and focal point for the Baltic Sea Region (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