Ecosystem Approach Awareness Tool for Policy Makers

Please answer the questions below with yes, no or I am not sure. When all questions are answered, you will recieve a score that will indicate the level of your current Ecosystem Approach awareness in your region.

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Please answer the following questions from the perspective of the geogrpahical level of your policy making (regional/national/international).

Are policies in your region developed with due consideration for environmental, social, and economic impacts?
Is the Blue Bio sector (e.g. aquaculture, fisheries & processing) in your region consulted when decions are made that affect the environment?
Does your region has a structured framework to assess long-term sustainability in regional development of Blue Bio producers?
Does your region engage relevant stakeholders (e.g. local businesses, citizens, NGOs & researchers) in policy development and decision-making processes?
Does your region has clear, measurable sustainability goals (e.g. carbon neutrality, resource conservation & biodiversity protection)?
Are your policies aligned with national or international sustainability frameworks (e.g. EU Green Deal & UN Sustainable Development Goals)?
Do you understand the concept of ecosystem services and how they benefit your region (e.g. food provisioning, water filtration and nutrient assimilation & carbon sequestration)?
Are ecosystem services explicitly considered in your regional economic planning and development projects?
Has your region developed or adapted regulations to encourage sustainable practices in Blue Bio industries?
Do you coordinate with national and regional authorities to align policies and avoid conflicts between environmental and economic priorities?
Are there mechanisms for industries in your region to collaborate with the government on sustainability initiatives (e.g. incentives for green practices)?
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