Question

What is `Global Commons'?

Hint:

List the four: high seas, atmosphere, Antarctica, outer space; cite UNCLOS and Outer Space Treaty.

Answer 1

They are managed through international law to prevent overuse, militarisation and pollution, applying principles like the \textit{common heritage of humankind} and sustainable use. Key regimes include UNCLOS for oceans, the Antarctic Treaty System, the Outer Space Treaty and climate agreements for the atmosphere, requiring cooperative stewardship by all states (≈56 words).