What is global governance?
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What is global governance?
Global governance is the collective decision-making and management of issues that affect people across the world.
True or False?
Global issues like climate change can be effectively tackled by a single national government acting alone.
False.
Global issues like climate change are complex and affect multiple countries. They cannot be tackled by a national government acting alone.
Define norms.
Norms are the shared rules and expectations that guide people's behaviour.
What is the purpose of international laws in global governance?
International laws in global governance are formal rules that must be adhered to and are legally binding, setting out specific rules to govern issues like human rights and global trade.
Define the term institutions in the context of global governance.
Institutions are formal organisations that are established to facilitate discussion, cooperation, and decision-making between different nations.
What is an example of an international law related to global governance?
An example of an international law related to global governance is the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which sets out specific rights, rules and responsibilities for countries in their use of the oceans and seas.
True or False?
All countries agree on what is considered normal and acceptable in global governance.
False.
Not all countries agree on what is normal and acceptable, which can make global governance challenging.
What are three examples of institutions in global governance?
Examples of institutions in global governance include:
The United Nations (UN).
The World Bank.
The World Trade Organisation (WTO).
What is the role of institutions in global governance?
Institutions in global governance create laws, monitor whether or not they are being followed, and enforce them if they are broken.
How do norms contribute to global governance?
Norms contribute to global governance by promoting cooperation between nations and other key stakeholders to maintain global systems.
Define sovereignty.
Sovereignty is the authority of a state to:
Govern itself.
Make its own laws and decisions.
Control its borders.
What are Intergovernmental Organisations (IGOs)?
Intergovernmental Organisations (IGOs) are international institutions set up by two or more sovereign states to collaborate in tackling a particular issue.
True or False?
The Unitead Ntions has 193 member nations.
True.
The United Nations has 193 member nations.
What is the main purpose of the United Nations?
The main purpose of the United Nations is to promote international cooperation and maintain global peace and security.
What is the UNDP?
UNDP stands for the United Nations Development Programme, which operates in over 170 countries and aims to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities.
What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals that promote sustainable development, aim to tackle climate change and reduce inequalities.
What is the role of the World Trade Organisation (WTO)?
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) promotes free trade and arranges Special and Differential Trade (SDT) Agreements to achieve economic growth and development.
True or False?
The IMF and World Bank give out unconditional loans to countries.
False.
The IMF and World Bank only give out conditional loans, for example, requiring countries to implement free trade policies and cut spending on education and health care.
What is a criticism of the representation in many Intergovernmental Organisations (IGOs)?
A criticism of the representation in many IGOs is that they are not representative of every country and, in fact, reflect the interests of HDE (Highly Developed Economies) countries.
Why are Intergovernmental Organisations (IGOs) considered weak by some people?
IGOs are considered weak by some people because:
They are voluntary.
Not every country participates.
Some countries choose not to follow the rules