Global Systems and Governance key terms

Jurisdictional gap

• The gap between the increasing need for global governance in many areas and the lack of an authority with the power to take action.

• A legal term referring to the authority of a court to hear a case.

• The difference in laws between two jurisdictions that leads to confusion.

• A situation where multiple jurisdictions overlap and create conflict.

empowerment

• To give power or authority to someone.

• To restrict someone's freedom or rights.

• To ignore the contributions of a group.

• To enhance competition among individuals.

Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)

• A new trade deal being negotiated between the US and EU, aiming to liberalize 'one third of global trade'.

• An agreement to reduce tariffs on agricultural products between the US and Canada.

• A military alliance formed to counteract Russian influence in Europe.

• A cultural exchange program between the US and European countries.

actors

• Individuals who perform in movies and theater.

• Players on the world stage that participate in global governance, exercise power, make decisions, solve problems, and improve lives.

• Characters in a play or film.

• People who watch performances.

Fairtrade

• A trademark that guarantees the highest prices for farmers

• A value-based organization that aims to tackle injustices of the globalized economy

• A certification for organic farming practices

• A government initiative to regulate trade prices

European Commission

• An executive body responsible for proposing and implementing EU laws, monitoring treaties, and the day-to-day running of the EU. Members are appointed by EU national governments.

• A legislative body that creates laws for the European Union and represents the interests of EU citizens.

• A judicial body that interprets EU law and ensures its uniform application across member states.

• An advisory body that provides recommendations to the European Parliament on economic and social policies.

global commons

• Those parts of the planet that fall outside national jurisdictions and to which all nations have access.

• Areas of the planet that are owned by specific countries.

• Regions that are exclusively for the use of developed nations.

• Parts of the world that are governed by international treaties.

agrotechnologies

• The application of modern technologies, such as irrigation technologies, to agriculture.

• A method of organic farming that avoids synthetic fertilizers.

• A type of crop rotation that improves soil health.

• The use of traditional farming techniques without modern tools.

bioprospecting

• The process of discovery and commercialization of new products based on biological resources.

• A method for conserving endangered species in their natural habitat.

• The study of the effects of pollutants on biological systems.

• A technique for cloning plants and animals for agricultural purposes.

trade protectionism

• The use of barriers such as import duties (tariffs) or customs to increase the price of imports and protect domestic production.

• A policy that encourages free trade and reduces tariffs on imports.

• A strategy to promote international cooperation and reduce trade barriers.

• An economic approach that focuses solely on domestic markets without considering international trade.