Answer to Question #234092 in Economics for Ayanda

Question

Briefly explain the failures of the international measures in addressing environmental problems

Answer 1

Failures in solving international problems in the field of ecology are connected with the fact that the governments of different countries make decisions that are more beneficial for their countries, and not for improving the ecological situation. Another problem is the lack of international legal documents that would be binding on all countries and the withdrawal from which would be associated with sanctions in other areas. A striking example is the Kyoto Protocol, which can be withdrawn without any consequences for the country.