The 'global commons' Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Define global common
A
Resource domains or areas which lie outside political reach of any one nation state
2
Q
Give the global commons which are recognised by international law
A
- High seas
- Atmosphere
- Antarctica
- Outer space
3
Q
What is emerging as a new global common ?
A
Cyberspace
4
Q
What are global commons needed to avoid ?
A
Tragedy of the commons
5
Q
What are international laws for global commons guided by ?
A
The principle of the common heritage of mankind
6
Q
Give some examples of international laws for global commons
A
- Antarctic treaty system
- Montreal protocol
7
Q
What are international laws shaped by ?
A
UN and WRO
8
Q
Give the case study for a disadvantage of the global commons
A
Competition over oil and pipeline resources in the Caspian sea between teh EU, US and China
