Global Governance Flashcards
What does the world bank do?
To put money into development projects (e.g water well)
What does the IMF do?
Helping finances with countries ( e.g Greece)
What is the role of the UN?
An inter-governmental organisation to promote international peace
What is the definition of the global commons?
Areas that lie outside of the political reach of nation state that is a shared resource
Why is Antarctica is important global common?
Influence on global climate and food resources (fish)/ tourist destination
What is the tragedy of the commons?
Little control over the way common resources are managed / due to over-consumption of resource
What is the IPCC?
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate change
Why is fishing and whaling a concern?
Due to the high marine productivity in the area
Why is tourism a concern?
Due to the potential degradation of the environment
What are the treaties that have been signed in order to protect Antarctica?
Antarctic Treaty 1959, Kyoto Protocol 1977, Paris Agreement 2015, United nations convention 1992, Montreal Protocol
Why is fishing and whaling a concern in Antarctica?
-High marine productivity in Antarctic waters, due to nutrient rich waters
-Tragedy of the commons
-Affects the food chain
- Fishing ships are responsible for pollution
-Invasive species from ships
When did the IWC sign a treaty against whaling?
1982
What is a global system?
Different agents interacting
What are the main global systems?
economic, social and political system
What is IAATO?
International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators
