global commons Flashcards
who do the global commons belong to
no one
what are the global commons
areas that aren’t owned by any one country or organisation- they belong to everyone
what are they available for
everyone’s benefit and use
what are the 4 global commons
Antarctica
high seas
earths atmosphere
outer space
who governs the global commons
international laws
who protects the commons from exploitation
environmental NGOs
what is the tragedy of the commons
countries and organisations feel they can exploit the global commons without dealing with the consequences.
how is industrialisation and development putting pressure on the global commons
industrialisation and development are increasing the demand for resources. eg, food, oil, minerals- extracted from the commons
also releasing waste which is pumped into the atmosphere (co2) or into the oceans (chemical waste)
how has technology increased pressure on the global commons
made it more easier to reach areas like the high seas, Antarctica and outer space.
this means they are more vulnerable to exploitation
what is the main pressure in the high seas which effects the planet
over fishing
knock on effect on the other animals in the food chains
pressure on the atmosphere which is effecting the planet
atmospheric pollution is causing climate change
what NGO has called to protect the global commons
WWF
world wide fund for nature
explain the concept of the tragedy of the commons
countries and organisations exploiting the the global commons without dealing with the consequences.
what are 2 ways development has put pressure on the global commons
development means an increasing demand for resources which are extracted from the global commons
development also creates waste which is pumped into the atmosphere as c02 or into the oceans as chemical waste
how does globalisation pose a threat to the global commons
the high seas are facing pressures from acidification and pollution.
international trade has increased the market for fish. - higher global demand for fish
globalisation has allowed for the development of better transport
this means areas of the high seas which were once inaccessible can now be fished .
more fish are being taken than is sustainable
more chemical waste and more emissions from factories
