3.2.1.4 Global Governance

Question 1

Why did global governance rise?

Answer 1

terrorism threats increasing
climate change
globalisation
enviromental issues

Question 2

What is global governance?

Answer 2

Most issues have to be solved globally
Laws are created through international agreements
Norms are standards of behvaiour but if a country breaks them, theres consequences

Question 3

Examples of institutions

Answer 3

UN
WTO

Question 4

What are institutions?

Answer 4

political and legal organisations which pass and enforce global laws

Question 5

What are global commons?

Answer 5

Resource domains that lie outside of political reach of any one nation state

Question 6

What are the 4 global commons?

Answer 6

Sea
Space
Antarctica
Atmosphere

Question 7

How is atmosphere protected?

Answer 7

Paris treaty 2015
United Nations Framework on Climate Change
Montreal protocol on ozone level 2017

Question 8

How is Antarctica protected?

Answer 8

Antarctica treaty system
Protocol on environmental protection

Question 9

How is outer space protected?

Answer 9

Outer Space treaty
Moon Treaty 1979

Question 10

How are the high seas protected?

Answer 10

1982 UN law of the sea
International Maritime organisation Regional sea convention of UNEP

Question 11

Why is there an increasing need for governance of the global commons?

Answer 11

e.g in seas, whaling has nearly made whales extinct so laws have prevents this
Climate change
resource scarcity

Question 12

What are the issues around governance of the global commons?

Answer 12

Large parts of the commons are yet to be agreed on
Enforcing the rules is hard

Question 13

What is the tragedy of the commons?

Answer 13

overexploitation of resources
e.g. fish are taken above the max yield so it is hard for them to reach the high levels again, leading to lack of resources

Question 14

Positives of Global Governance

Answer 14

Protect human rights
Aid
Shelter
Food security
Fairtrade

Question 15

Negatives of Global Governance

Answer 15

Cause more issues if gov isnt cooperative
Population displacement
Terrorism
More violence
Puts volunteers at risk

Question 16

United Nations

Answer 16

Keep peace
Protect human rights
Humanitarian aid
Sustainable development

Question 17

United Nations Development programme

Answer 17

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Question 18

NGO

Answer 18

Oxfam- fights to end poverty and injustice
Provide lifesaving support in times of need like clean water and food
They advocate for gender equality, climate action and economic justice