lesson 16- the global commons

Question 1

what is a common

Answer 1

a resource or area that is shared or used by many people

Question 2

what are some examples of global commons

Answer 2

-high seas and deep oceans
-the atmosphere
-north and south polar regions
-outer space
-cyber space

Question 3

what is the principle pf the common heritage of mankind

Answer 3

some localities belong to everyone
-resources here are available to everyone
-includes accountancy for the future and needs of developing countries

Question 4

what is the tragedy of commons

Answer 4

resources are exploited, and become depleted as countries act independently in their own self interest
e.g. overfishing
-needs international law and global governance

Question 5

what are the high seas

Answer 5

areas beyond countries’ economic zones
-cover 64% earths surface

Question 6

when was the UN convention on the Law of the sea created and fully implemented

Answer 6

1982
1994

Question 7

what is the primary goal of the new high seas treaty

Answer 7

protect marine life in international waters

Question 8

which international agreements are mainly used to manage atmospheric challenges

Answer 8

kyoto protocol
Paris agreement