The Importance of Ecologically Sustainable Development (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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In what year did the UN establish the World Commission on Environment and Development?
In what year did the UN establish the World Commission on Environment and Development?
1983
What was the title of the 1987 landmark report by the Brundtland Commission?
What was the title of the 1987 landmark report by the Brundtland Commission?
Our Common Future
How many principles does the Rio Declaration contain to guide environmental behaviour?
How many principles does the Rio Declaration contain to guide environmental behaviour?
27 principles
Which three levels of biodiversity are identified in ESD principles?
Which three levels of biodiversity are identified in ESD principles?
Species, habitat, genetic
What does intergenerational equity focus on in environmental terms?
What does intergenerational equity focus on in environmental terms?
Fair treatment between generations
Which Rio Principle establishes the precautionary principle?
Which Rio Principle establishes the precautionary principle?
Principle 15
Which principle addresses indigenous peoples' knowledge and participation in ESD?
Which principle addresses indigenous peoples' knowledge and participation in ESD?
Principle 22
When did Australia adopt the National Strategy for Ecologically Sustainable Development?
When did Australia adopt the National Strategy for Ecologically Sustainable Development?
1992
Which section of the EPBC Act 1999 requires Ministers to consider ESD principles?
Which section of the EPBC Act 1999 requires Ministers to consider ESD principles?
Section 136(2)(a)
In Leatch v National Parks (1993), what did the court do regarding an endangered species licence?
In Leatch v National Parks (1993), what did the court do regarding an endangered species licence?
Reversed it