Lecture 4

Question 1

What is the DPSIR framework used by the EEA?

Answer 1

A model describing interactions between society and the environment through Driving forces, Pressures, State, Impact, and Response​

Question 2

What is the difference between an indicator and an index?

Answer 2

An indicator measures a single variable, while an index combines multiple indicators into a composite score

Question 3

What are examples of sustainability indices?

Answer 3

Human Development Index (HDI), Gross National Happiness (GNH), Environmental Performance Index (EPI), and the Happy Planet Index (HPI)​

Question 4

What is the purpose of the Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI)?

Answer 4

To measure economic welfare by accounting for social and environmental costs, unlike GDP​

Question 5

How does the UN’s Theme/Sub-Theme framework structure sustainability indicators?

Answer 5

By organizing them into core themes and sub-themes for flexible national adaptation​