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Foundations And Development Of Environmentalism Question Paper

Foundations And Development Of Environmentalism

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ECD: 100: FOUNDATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTALISM
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DATE: FRIDAY 27TH MARCH 2009 TIME: 8.00 A.M. – 10.00 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer Question ONE and any other two.

1.a)Citing relevant examples, critically examine the contribution of Agenda 21
to the current state of environment in Kenya. (20 marks)
b)Discuss the role of the National Environment Management Authority
(NEMA) in Kenya. (10 marks)

2.Using Kenya as your reference point, discuss how colonial legacies have
impacted the state of environment in developing countries. (20 marks)

3.Identify and discuss key factors necessary for stakeholders involvement and
effective management of resources at the community level. (20 marks)

4. a)Briefly discuss current problems facing marine resources in Kenya.(10 marks)
b)Briefly discuss how the problems in 5(a), above are being addressed by
the concerned stakeholders. (10 marks)

5.a)Discuss how the evolution of the climate change policy has
influenced global environmental issues. (10 marks)
b) Explain how the various approaches to corporate social responsibility
assign with the principles of environmentalism. (10 marks)

6.Describe environmental world views, their expression through practices and
activities and the consequence for a sustainable future. (20 marks)

7.Deteriorating state of the environment was the only factor responsible for the
growth of the environmental movement. Discuss. (20 marks)

8.Define Aldo Leopold’s Land Ethic Concept and show its relevance to sustainable
livelihoods. (20 marks)

9.Critically examine the role of the following elements in environmental
sustainability:
i)Environmental education (5 marks)
ii)Environmental legislation (5 marks)
iii)Support infrastructure (5 marks)
iv)Institutions (5 marks)

10.Imagine you were the Director of the Green Belt Movement. Outline strategies
you would employ to counter the growing wave of anti-environmentalism.(20 marks)

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