Global Governance Of The Earth's Oceans

Question 1

Define global governance

Answer 1

Refers to ‘steering’ mechanisms rather than enforcing direct control via the rule of law

Question 2

What are the primary goals of global governance?

Answer 2

• World peace
• Global prosperity
• Sustainability

Question 3

Outline the global role of the European Union

Answer 3

• Simple trade bloc formed in 1953
• Now, 28 member organisation that has supranational rules and regulations on trade law, protecting environment
• E.g. Marine Directive - Controls polluting territorials waters of any EU nation

Question 4

Outline the global role of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Answer 4

• Large treaty that covers all aspects of marine management from territorial rights to conservation

Question 5

Outline the global role of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation

Answer 5

• Protects environment including oceans

- E.g. Paris agreement on climate change, 2015

Question 6

Which nations make up the G8

Answer 6

• Japan
• UK
• Italy
• Germany
• France
• USA
• Canada
• Russia

Question 7

Outline the global role of the G8

Answer 7

• Meet to discuss global strategies to major events

Question 8

Outline the global role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

Answer 8

• Alliance bringing together 28 member states via mutual defence agreement
• Many of whom are major maritime powers