the tragedy of the commons Flashcards

1
Q

what are some of the issues with the commons?

A

vulnerable to issues such
as mineral exploitation, fossil fuel extraction, overfishing

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2
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Although every country has a right to use the commons to develop, it is now recognised that this
development must be…

A

sustainable

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3
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what did the UN design to tackle marine pollution, overfishing?

A

between 1973 to 1982 the United Nations developed The United Nations
Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

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4
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what is in place to protect outer space?

A

the Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space

which ensures countries protect outer space by documenting their launching

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