Lecture 12 - Climate Change in IR

Question 1

Def - Primary Effects of Climate Change

Answer 1

Higher average temperature, weather events common, acidification, loss of biodiversity

Question 2

Def - Secondary Effects of Climate Change

Answer 2

Health effects (disease and heatwaves), Livelihoods (tourism, fishing), population displacement, Economic implication (disaster recovery, displacement), Conflict (Threat multiplier)

Question 3

Def - Paris Accords

Answer 3

International effort to combat climate change, commit to net zero carbon emissions, countries can develop their own targets, rich countries pay poor countries to help

Question 3

Def - Tragedy of the Commons

Answer 3

When there is a shared resource, you will be encouraged to pull more than your neighbors so you have the most before it runs out

Question 4

Pessimism in Paris Accords

Answer 4

Realist - States prioritize relative gains. Wealthy states are behind on aid commitments to help poor states
Liberals - States can and will recognize importance of absolute (international) gains, work together. Global emissions are going to peak, global investment in renewable energy, everybody believes climate change