QUESTION 1

(a) Describe the different existing environmental policy instruments which support the implementation of the National Environment Policy (NEP 2007) in Mauritius

(b) Discuss the four phases mainly involved during an Environmental Risk Assessment

(c) Describe the emergency measures that need to be taken in case of a spill/environmental emergency in Mauritius as per the Environmental Protection Act 2002

QUESTION 2

A promoter proposes to carry out a hotel development on the Southern coast of the island

(a) Discuss whether he/she needs to submit an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or a Preliminary Environmental Report (PER)

(b) As an officer from the enforcing agency, explain the need for aPER or EIA report from the promoter

(c) Discuss the steps to be taken in the preparation of an EIA report

(d) Critically evaluate the difficulties faced by developing countries in implementing EIA as a legal requirement by providing specific examples

QUESTION 3

(a) Environmental accounting is an important tool for understanding the role played by the natural environment in the economy. Briefly discuss two crucial factors on which successful work on environmental accounting depends

(b) State and discuss clearly the nine main activities involve in initiating work on environmental accounting

(c) Deciding upon environmental performance metrics can, in many cases, be not much more than a translation of regulatory requirements. Critically discuss this statement