4.4. UNIT SUMMARY

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does EPI stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the overall sustainability assessment.

2. 2.

   Name one theme covered in the EPI.

   Hint

   Consider the aspects the EPI rates for sustainability.

3. 3.

   What does EPI assess?

   • Only environmental health
   • Only climate change
   • Overall sustainability of countries

   Hint

   Remember what themes the EPI includes.

4. 4.

   True or False: Only environmental factors are considered in sustainability assessments.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the broader definition of sustainability.

5. 5.

   Develop a comprehensive plan outlining how to incorporate social impact assessments into an existing EIA framework. What steps would you include?

   Hint

   Think about how social factors impact projects.

6. 6.

   Assess the limitations of using only LCA for sustainability evaluations. How would you complement LCA findings with additional methodologies?

   Hint

   Consider what LCA may overlook.