Common Heritage of Humanity Overview

The idea that certain resources, like the deep seabed, belong to all of humanity rather than individual countries.

A system of rules and agreements governing the use and management of shared resources.

The right of a country to govern its own territory and resources.

The idea that everyone in the world belongs to a single community and shares responsibility for global issues.

The unequal access to resources and technology between developed and developing countries.

The transfer of knowledge and skills from developed to developing countries.

The process of turning a concept like the CHH into a set of legally binding rules and agreements.

A person recognized as a pioneer or leader in a field, such as Arvid Pardo with the CHH.

The idea that global common heritage spaces and resources should be shared equitably among all nations, with benefits distributed fairly and no single entity having exclusive control.

The concept that CHH resources should be managed for the benefit of all humanity, both present and future generations.

No nation or entity can exclusively claim ownership of a common heritage space. However, this doesn't necessarily prevent regulation or management.

The idea that nations should work together to protect and manage shared resources, like the atmosphere, for the benefit of all.

All nations must share in the benefits gained from exploiting global common pool resources within CHH regions.

The idea that treating the CHH as a legal right could help manage shared resources more effectively.

The CHH principle that emphasizes the need to conserve and protect common heritage spaces for future generations, ensuring sustainability and a balanced approach to resource use.

The CHH principle that dictates that all nations have equal access to common heritage spaces and resources, meaning no nation can exploit or dominate.

The idea that sustainable development could incorporate core aspects of the CHH concept.

A situation where individuals acting in their own self-interest deplete a shared resource.

The management of common heritage spaces requires international cooperation and participation to ensure equitable access and resource use.

The CHH concept emphasizes the importance of using common heritage spaces for peaceful purposes, with varying definitions of 'peaceful' depending on the specific space.

A principle that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

The CHH concept has been adopted in various international agreements and is currently being implemented in specific areas like the oceans and outer space.

A philosophical approach that aims to balance economic development, social justice, and environmental protection.