North Sea, The: Managing the Common Pool

Synopsis

For many years the North Sea has been treated both as an infinite resource and as a sink in which to dispose of waste. In the 1970s various groups highlighted the fact that industrialisation, population growth, increasing use of resources and rapidly developing agriculture were all causing serious environmental problems. These are particularly difficult to solve, as the seven countries bordering the North Sea all have sovereign rights to follow their own policies, and political, as well as environmental issues, come into play. However, recognising that the management of the North Sea needs an integrated approach, the German government took the initiative to try and respond, culminating in the 1992 UN Conference on the Environment and Development. This programme highlights the difficulties of securing international co-operation and examines the role played by the scientific community and non-governmental organisations in finding solutions.

Series

Environmental Policy in an International Context, Course Du310

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1996

Availability

Off-air recording licence
Sale; 2001 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Notes

Formerly DT310/01V.

Subjects

Environmental science; Sociology

Keywords

environmental issues; North Sea; waste management

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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