global commons Flashcards
1
Q
what are global commons
A
they refer to the earths shared resources
2
Q
what are some examples of global commons generally
A
deep oceans and the atmosphere
3
Q
who are the global commons governed by
A
they have no national governance but are used jointly by people, such as Antarctica which does not have its own government and is not governed by any other country
4
Q
what is the tragedy of the commons
A
because there is no single government for the common it can be exploited
