International Treaties Overview

An international agreement between states.

Agreements must be kept.

A treaty binds only the parties involved.

Process of discussion and agreement between states.

Process of formal approval by each state's government.

A state consists of a permanent population, defined territory, a government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other states.

No, a state's population does not have to be homogeneous in terms of race, ethnicity, religion, or language.

Sovereignty means a state's government is independent and not subject to the control of another state.

A state claims sovereignty over a territory that was previously unowned or belonging to another state.

Cession involves the peaceful transfer of territory from one state to another.

State recognition is the formal acknowledgement by one state of another state's existence.

A new state integrates through a process of co-optation, where other states gradually recognize and accept it.

No, conquest alone doesn't guarantee ownership. It gives the victor certain rights, but the original owner still retains legal title.

Rules governing interactions between states and international entities

Rules governing individuals within a country.

International law automatically becomes part of a country's law without specific legislation.

International law needs to be specifically enacted by a country's legislature to become part of its law.

A Philippine law against torture, reflecting the international norm against cruel treatment.

This law sets environmental standards aligned with international norms, contributing to global efforts.

This law promotes fair and just labor practices, incorporating international labor principles.

This law protects marine biodiversity, reflecting international norms for sustainable fishing.

A formal agreement between states in written form, governed by international law.

An international agreement involving two states.

An international agreement involving more than two states.

Rules derived from consistent practices of states, believed to be legally required.

The belief that a practice is legally binding because of a rule requiring it.

A custom accepted among states in a specific region, not necessarily worldwide.

A long-standing practice between two specific states, regulating their relations.

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, defining maritime boundaries and rights.

Development that meets current needs without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

The UN commission that first coined the term 'sustainable development' in 1987.

Eight goals set by UN member states in 2000 to address poverty and human development by 2015.

Global goals adopted in 2015 by UN member states to address poverty, inequality, and climate change by 2030.

The MDGs were eight goals set for 2015, while the SDGs are 17 goals with a broader scope and a target date of 2030.

The SDGs cover a wide range of issues, such as poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, climate change, and sustainable cities.

Sustainable development goals are vital for addressing global challenges and ensuring a healthy planet for future generations.

The key principle is to balance economic and social needs with the environment's capacity to support them.

This goal aims to create safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and human settlements for all, focusing on housing, transportation, infrastructure, and public spaces.

This goal promotes sustainable consumption and production patterns by reducing waste, promoting resource efficiency, and encouraging sustainable lifestyles.

A psychological theory that arranges human needs in a pyramid, starting with basic physiological needs and progressing to self-actualization, with each level needing to be fulfilled before the next.

The highest level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, representing the realization of one's full potential, achieving personal growth, and living a meaningful life.