Describe policy activities around waste management

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Environmental Policy and Economics

Learning Outcome

1: Appraise how economic tools can be used to protect the environment through effective policy making.

2: Summarize and discuss the costs and benefits of environmental regulations.

Questions:

QUESTION 1: Environmental Regulations - Last year, the UAE government took drastic steps to show its commitment towards regulating the environment through Intended Nationally Determined Indicators (INDCs or NDCs) set out by the United Nations.

Part 1: Describe at least 3 steps the UAE took to address sustainable development and describe how these steps will help to meet the NDCs.

Part 2: Name the NDC goal(s) that addresses climate change and describe the targets the UAE set for the goal(s).

QUESTION 2: COP22 - COP22 (and COP21) was an opportunity for countries to join their partners, yet for some regions, like the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC), this may also be a challenge considering that fossil fuels form the backbone of their economy. Explain the opportunities and challenges for the UAE, based on the policy brief you completed this semester.

QUESTION 3: Water and/or Water Pollution - What is your assessment of the present situation of water resources and water pollution in the UAE - should we be worried and why? What records can you describe to convince policymakers?

QUESTION 4: Tools for protecting the environment - Compare Waste Management Policy for the UAE and another country of your choice. Describe their policy activities around waste management and describe any differences and/or similarities.

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Organization &Format (20%) Minimal references to the course content or text are documented and no findings were found Did not follow format A few errors and was not logically or effectively structured and presents an illogical explanation for findings Followed format Needs some effort to make it a well-constructed answer and the findings need to be presented more logically Followed format Logically organized and makes good connections among ideas. Presents a logical explanation for findings Followed format Information is logically and creatively organized with smooth transition. Presents a logical explanation for findings. Followed format Breadth and Depth (40%) Response is both narrower than appropriate and superficial. Fails to recognize varied interpretations and implications of topic. Of the following 2 tasks, does one not at all or both minimally a) Recognizing varied points of view b) Exploring the topic in depth from one point of view. Of the following 2 tasks, does both partially a) Recognizing varied points of view b) Exploring the topic in depth from one point of view.

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Instructions This exam will asses environmental awareness and responsibility concepts covered throughout the semester, using information from lectures, assignments and class projects, in order to answer the questions. Criteria: No Answer 0 Needs Improvement 5 Adequate 10 Quality 15 Exemplary 20 Content (40%) Did not answer question. Answers are partial or incomplete. Key points are not clear. Question not adequately answered. Answers are not comprehensive or completely stated. Key points are addressed, but not well supported. Answers are accurate and complete. Key points are stated and supported. Answers are comprehensive, accurate and complete. Key ideas are clearly stated, explained, and well supported.

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