Protection of Global Commons

IMPORTANT

Protection of Global Commons: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Kyoto Protocol 1997, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 1992, Protection of Antarctic as a Global Common Resource and Principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities etc.

Important Questions on Protection of Global Commons

HARD
IMPORTANT

Choose the treaties which were signed to protect the global commons.

HARD
IMPORTANT

Choose the countries that were exempted from the requirements of the Kyoto Protocol.

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT

What is meant by ‘common but differentiated responsibilities,’ and how could this idea be implemented?

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT

Are the countries of the North more concerned about the protection of the global commons than the countries of the South?