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.
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