International co-operation regarding climate change Flashcards
Why are free riders a reason as to why it’s difficult to reach international agreement on climate change?
Free riders are people who benefit from resources but haven’t paid for them. US has a huge fear of them D:
Why is economic growth a reason as it why it’s so difficult to reach an international agreement on clia
Economic growth valued over action
What do realists believe the reason is as to why international agreement on climate change is so difficult?
Realists believe that it damages economic competitiveness of countries actively fighting climate change - national interest is the only acceptable/justifiable rationale
Why is China such a huge obstruction to international agreement on climate change?
China won’t sign up to anything that stops their development
Why do free market countries resenting regulation make it difficult to reach an international agreement on climate change?
Free market countries resent regulation - especially US. Their influence means that countries follow their example. But the financial crisis means a decline in love of capitalism - benefiting a climate change agreement.
Why does the Stern Report make it difficult for an international agreement on climate change?
For businesses it’s cheaper to invest in mitigation and adaptation in the long run
What is the other economic reason as to why it’s difficult for an international agreement on climate change?
Success in one area may undermine success in others - replacing fossil fuels with renewables would reduce demand and price of oil, making fossil fuels more attractive
Why is the temporariness of governments a reason as to why it’s difficult for an international agreement on climate change?
Governments aren’t permanent and a permanent stance is needed. This is illustrated through Clinton agreeing to sign Kyoto but George Bush Jnr. refused when he took office
Why does a moral priority make it difficult to reach an international agreement on climate change?
Moral priority of poverty over emission restrictions
Why does sovereignty make it difficult to reach an international agreement on climate change?
How would an agreement be monitored?
