Interactions of Governance between Different Scales (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Multiscalar power
Multiscalar power
Ability to influence behaviour through interactions at different scales
Agenda 21 (year, location, signatories)
Agenda 21 (year, location, signatories)
1992 Rio Earth Summit, sustainable development plan, 178 nations
Paris Agreement temperature targets
Paris Agreement temperature targets
Below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, aim for 1.5°C
NGO definition
NGO definition
Non-governmental org: non-profit, independent of government
Civil society
Civil society
Third sector of decision-making, distinct from govt & business
Four global commons
Four global commons
High seas, atmosphere, Antarctica, outer space
Tragedy of the commons
Tragedy of the commons
Shared resources overexploited when individuals act in self-interest
Common heritage of mankind principle
Common heritage of mankind principle
Natural resources in global commons held in common by all nations
Operational vs advocacy NGOs
Operational vs advocacy NGOs
Operational: services to needy; Advocacy: campaigns for awareness
School Strike for Climate (who, numbers)
School Strike for Climate (who, numbers)
Inspired by Greta Thunberg, 1.5M students from 2019