The correct answer is (a) Colombia.
The Environmental Democracy Index (EDI) is a tool developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) to measure the extent to which citizens of a country have the right to participate in environmental decision-making. The EDI is based on a survey of experts and citizens in each country, and it covers a range of topics, including access to information, public participation in decision-making, and access to justice.
In 2015, Colombia ranked first in the EDI, with a score of 78.5 out of 100. This was the first time that Colombia had ranked first in the EDI, and it was a significant improvement from its previous ranking of 10th in 2014.
Colombia’s high ranking in the EDI is due to a number of factors, including its strong legal framework for environmental protection, its commitment to public participation in decision-making, and its efforts to address environmental justice issues.
Colombia’s legal framework for environmental protection is one of the strongest in Latin America. The country’s constitution includes a number of provisions that guarantee the right to a healthy environment, and its environmental laws are comprehensive and well-enforced.
Colombia is also committed to public participation in environmental decision-making. The country has a number of laws and regulations that require public participation in environmental impact assessments, and it has established a number of mechanisms for citizens to participate in environmental decision-making.
Finally, Colombia has made significant efforts to address environmental justice issues. The country has established a number of programs to address the environmental problems that disproportionately affect poor and marginalized communities, and it has made progress in improving access to environmental information and justice.
Colombia’s high ranking in the EDI is a testament to its commitment to environmental protection and its efforts to promote environmental democracy. The country’s progress in these areas is an example for other countries to follow.
The other options are incorrect because they did not rank first in the Environmental Democracy Index development by WRA in 2015.
(b) Latvia ranked 11th in the EDI in 2015.
(c) Lithuania ranked 12th in the EDI in 2015.
(d) Hungary ranked 13th in the EDI in 2015.