Every person of present and future generations has the right to live in an environment adequate for his/her health and well-being. This fundamental citizens' right is guaranteed by:
a. The Constitution
b. The Environment Protection Act
c. The Aarhus Convention
d. All of the above
       
The full name of the Aarhus Convention is:
a. Convention on European Citizens' Rights
b. Convention on Right to Information
c. Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters.
d. Convention on Citizens' Rights Related to Environmental Matters
       
What is the Aarhus Convention's main purpose?
a. To open up governments to the public regarding environmental matters
b. To let the public participate in governmental decision-making
c. To allow people to take government or private enterprises to court when they fail to comply with their responsibilities.
d. All of the above
       
How many countries have ratified the Aarhus Convention so far?
a. 55
b. Less than 30
c. Less than 20
d. Less than 16
       
According to the Aarhus Convention, what does environmental information include?
a. The state of the environment and the state of human health and safety
b. Biological diversity
c. Factors such as substances, noise, radiation and activities that involve policies, legislation, plans and programmes
d. All of the above.
       
Who can request environmental information?
a. Environmental organisations and research institutes
b. People who are able to prove their own interest
c. Anyone, without proving his/her own interest
d. Everyone who is able to pay for the information
       
According to the Aarhus Convention, how quick should a response of request for environmental information be?
a. As fast as possible
b. At least within one month
c. Non exceeding two months
d. All of the above
       
In what form should environmental information be given
a. In the form requested
b. In electronic form
c. In written form
d. Orally
       
What does the term "public participation" mean?
a. Participation of people in demonstrations and strikes
b. Consultation of governments with the people on proposals for specific activities, plans, programmes and draft laws
c. Intensive involvement of people in their country cultural life
d. None of the above
       
What are public hearings?
a. Meetings with the public, developers and decision-makers
b. All kinds of concerts and live music in an open space
c. Media events where companies release development plans
d. Improvements in the hearing capacity of the public
       
What does EIA stand for?
a. Environmental Information Agency
b. Environmental Impact Assessment
c. Environmental Information Association
d. Environmental Information Analysis
       
The Aarhus Convention guarantees citizens the right to justice on environmental matters. Who will decide about environmental rights?
a. The Public Court
b. The Ministry of the Environment
c. The Parliamentarian Commission on Environment
d. An independent, neutral "third" party, generally the court system
       


 
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