the global commons Flashcards
1
Q
what is the concept of a global common?
A
an area that does not belong to a single country .
Rather than belonging to nobody, the commons are supposed to belong to everybody
2
Q
what are the four global commons?
A
International Waters - areas of the sea that
do not belong to a
country.
The Atmosphere -
the gases that
surround the Earth,
making life possible.
Outer Space - The
area after our
atmosphere.
Antarctica - The only
continent without
citizens; only
scientists live there
3
Q
why are global commons beneficial to humanity?
A
they provide untouched environments for research and wildlife growth
