Which among the following statements are true about the Global commons?

A. The global common are outside sovereign jurisdiction.

B. The Countries of the north are more concerned about the protection of the global commons than the southern countries

C. The global commons include Antarctica and the ocean floor.

D. The question of managing the global commons has reflected the North-South divide

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, B, C and D

The correct answer is Option 1 -A, B, C and D

A. The global common are outside sovereign jurisdiction. : This is correct.

B. The Countries of the north are more concerned about the protection of the global commons than the southern countries.This is correct. Developed countries (mostly in the North) have historically pushed harder for environmental regulations, although sometimes they are also accused of doing so in ways that limit the development options of the Global South.

C. The global commons include Antarctica and the ocean floor. This is correct.  These are classic examples of global commons, along with outer space and the high seas.

D. The question of managing the global commons has reflected the North-South divide. This is correct. Developing countries argue that they are being unfairly burdened with restrictions while developed countries have already exploited these resources.

"Commons are those resources which are not owned by anyone but rather shared by a community. This could be a ‘common room’, a ‘community centre’, a park or a river. Similarly, there are some areas or regions of the world which are located outside the sovereign jurisdiction of any one state (Option A), and therefore require common governance by the international community. These are known as res communis humanitatis or global commons. They include the earth’s atmosphere, Antarctica, the ocean floor (Option C) , and outer space."

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