Principle 7 of the Rio Declaration says “States shall cooperate in a spirit of global partnership to conserve, protect and restore the health and integrity of the Earth's ecosystem. In view of the different contributions to global environmental degradation, States have common but differentiated responsibilities. The developed countries acknowledge the responsibility that they bear in the international pursuit of sustainable development in view of the pressures their societies place on the global environment and of the technologies and financial resources they command.”Which of the following statements about this principle is NOT correct?Group of answer choicesThis principle recognises that all states must take efforts to protect the environmentThis principle reflects the tensions between the Global North (developed countries) and the Global South (developing countries)This principle requires developed countries to change their economies to be more environmentally friendlyThis principle is not binding on States

Protection of the environment is the responsibility ofMultiple Choicecitizens.the federal government.all governments and all citizens.state governments.other countries.

Which of the following DOES NOT belong to the principles on environmental ethics?Group of answer choicesWe should have profound respect for nature.Everyone should take responsibility for nature.Everyone should take control of nature.We must maintain a harmonious relationship with other species.

When conducting an environmental impact assessment, which of the following statements is true:Group of answer choicesStates are obliged to implement the UNEP EIA Principles by requiring certain things in their EIA process, including the description of the proposed activity, the potentially affected environment and practical alternatives.Once an EIA has been done there is no need for the State to follow up with other countries.A state can determine how an environmental impact assessment will be conducted in its own law.The trigger for all international EIA obligations is whether there is a risk of significant transboundary harm arising from industrial activities.

State A is concerned that State B is failing to consider environmental issues when investing in new economic ventures. Which principle is MOST relevant to this situation?Group of answer choices

The guiding principles of the Clean Air Act (CAA) provides that the state shall: Promote and protect the global environment while recognizing the primary responsibility of local government units to deal with environment al problems.*TrueFalse