3.2.1.5 Global Commons

Question 1

what is a global common

Answer 1

a place that isn’t owned by any one country

they belong to everyone

Question 2

what are the four global commons

Answer 2

Antarctica
the High Seas
the atmosphere
outerspace

Question 3

hat are global commons governed by

Answer 3

international laws

Question 4

why do environmental NGOs want to protect global commons?

Answer 4

for their unique habitats and eco systems

they are valuable for scientific research

Question 5

what are the pressures on global commons?

Answer 5

increasing demand for resources
increased amounts of waste affects water and air pollution
it is easier to exploit such places due to technology advancements

Question 6

what does increased CO2 in oceans cause

Answer 6

acidification

affects marine organisms

Question 7

what have institutions across the world begun to acknowledge about global commons

Answer 7

the right to develop must be balanced by the need to protect

Question 8

what does sustainable development require?

Answer 8

global co-operation