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
2
Q
Although every country has a right to use the commons to develop, it is now recognised that this
development must be…
A
sustainable
3
Q
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)
4
Q
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