The Global Commons: Oceans and Atmosphere
Investigate the governance challenges of managing the high seas and the Earth's atmosphere.
Key Questions
- Explain the concept of 'tragedy of the commons' in relation to ocean resources.
- Assess the effectiveness of international agreements in regulating greenhouse gas emissions.
- Compare the challenges of governing the atmosphere versus the deep ocean.
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