Which environmental issues will require the most attention in the next ten years in your opinion?
This question tests a candidate's depth of expertise or interest in environmental management. Hiring managers look for candidates that discuss relevant issues, such as climate change and food security as critical issues in the near future. Be prepared to answer this question: research and make a list of environmental topics, and cite specific examples in your response to this question.
"Climate change is the big environmental problem that humanity will face over the next decade, but it isn't the only one. Water shortages and loss of biodiversity are other challenges we have ahead of us. According to the UN, global warming, due to CO2 emissions, have increased by almost 50% since 1990. This acceleration in climate change threatens the survival of millions of people, plants and animals, and is responsible for causing detrimental meteorological events like droughts, fires and floods, which are becoming increasingly frequent and more extreme. This means we will need to take additional measures in the work we do to mitigate its effects and adapt to its consequences."
