Analysis of geographical consequences of global governance for citizens and places
Global governance — the international rules and agreements that manage shared spaces — produces real effects on people and environments. Studying Antarctica shows you what those effects look like in practice.
Real World
The Madrid Protocol's ban on mineral extraction has preserved Antarctica's ecosystem, but it also means mineral-rich nations like Australia cannot exploit resources there — a direct economic consequence of global governance.
Exam Focus
For 'analyse' questions, cover consequences at multiple scales (local, national, global) and include both positive and negative effects.
Essay Framework
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