The Protection of Global ‘Commons’
- The resources that the community shares collectively rather than privately are known as commons.
- Some parts of the world are not within the sovereign authority of any one state, hence the international community must exercise common governance over them. We call this Global Commons. These consist of space, Antarctica, the ocean floor, and the atmosphere of Earth.
- The Antarctic Treaty (1959), the Antarctic Environmental Protocol (1991), and the Montreal Protocol (1987) were among the several accords that were signed.
- The history of space as a global commons demonstrates how North-South disparities have a significant impact on how these regions are managed.
Common but Differentiated Responsibilities| Class 12 Political Science Notes
Welcome to the discussion of “Common but Differentiated Responsibilities” (CBDR), as we dig into Chapter 6 of Class 12 Political Science. This chapter takes us on a tour across the complex terrain of international environmental governance, illuminating the tenets that guide international endeavours to tackle environmental concerns.
With its recognition of both the common commitment to environmental stewardship and the varied duties of nations based on their historical contributions and developmental trajectories, CBDR emerges as a crucial framework. Come along as we work our way through the nuances of CBDR and discover its implications for fairness, global collaboration, and sustainable development.
Table of Content
- Common But Differentiated Responsibilities
- What are ‘Common but differentiated responsibilities’? How Could We Implement the Idea?
- The Protection of Global ‘Commons’
- What is UNFCCC?