Global Governance Flashcards
When did the global governance phrase first emerge?
1980s
Which TNC paid compensation and provided emergency aid to victims following the collapse of a 8 storey building in Dhaka, 2013?
Primark
Which organisation deals with global health issues, e.g. Ebola?
World Health Organisation (WHO)
What does the UN and UNDP stand for?
United Nations
United Nations Development Programme
What does the UN take responsibility for?
Promoting growth, stability and the development of all regions sustainably both economically and environmentally.
What are NGOs?
Non-governmental organisations with varying objectives, generally either endure justice/equality for people;e or campaign for environmental sustainability. (authority to challenge TNCs)
What is the aim of the UNDP?
Eradicate poverty and reduction of inequalities and exclusion.
How many countries do they operate in?
170
What did they set up in 2000?
8 Millennium Development goals (anti-poverty targets)
What have the 8 Millennium Development goals been updated to post-2015?
15 Sustainable Development goals
When and where was Agenda 21 held?
Earth Summit in Rio, 1992
What was Agenda 21?
Global Blueprint for sustainable development (top-down)
Why have people (USA) opposed Agenda 21?
Attacks personal liberalities, focus on population control (religion) and attack on private property.
Why is Agenda 21 necessary?
Reduce ecological footprint
What was the main aim of the UN Paris Climate Summit in Dec 2015?
Hold global temperature rises to a maximum of 1.5 degrees C
Give an example of an operational NGO
Oxfam
Give an example of an advocacy NGO
Friends of the Earth.
