The 'Global Commons'

Question 1

Global Commons

Answer 1

Resource domains that lie out of the political reach of one nation
Belong to everyone

Question 2

Name the 4 Global Commons

Answer 2

High Seas
Antarctica
Atmosphere
Space

Question 3

Legislation protecting the High Seas

Answer 3

UN Convention on the Law of the Sea

Question 4

Legislation protecting Space

Answer 4

1979 Moon Treaty

Question 5

Legislation protecting Antarctica

Answer 5

Antarctic Treaty Systems

Question 6

Legislation protecting the Atmosphere

Answer 6

UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

Question 7

Principle of Common Heritage

Answer 7

Resources are for use and benefit of everyone
Future generations taken into account
Developing nations taken into account
Need to be protected to avoid environmental damage

Question 8

Why are the global commons at risk?

Answer 8

Scientific and technological advances mean we can access them
Scarcity of resources makes it economically viable to exploit them

Question 9

Tragedy of the Commons

Answer 9

Conflict for the resources between individual interests and the common good

Question 10

What issues did Hardin’s work raise?

Answer 10

Individuals act for their own self interest
Overexploited to increase individual gain
Damage done for everyone

Question 11

What is needed for the commons to be protected?

Answer 11

Strict, enforced legislation

Global cooperation