International

Most elements of the commons are global, transcending the sovereignty of any nation. There is a pressing need for international agreements on managing common resources such as air, water, the internet, airwaves and other essential parts of our lives. Examples of tags: global commons, trade, economic development.

The Fall and Rise of Great Public Spaces

August 5, 2012 | by Jay Walljasper

Why we need parks, streetlife, squares, markets, trails, community gardens and other hang outs more than ever

The Pirate Party Shakes Up European Politics

May 8, 2012 | by admin

New commons-based movement gains ground in Sweden and Germany

A Tour of Commons Activism Around the World March 5, 2012 \| By David Bollier The movement is "an unacknowledged superpower if we consider the transnational tribe of commoners"	How Aid Projects Can Do More Good Over the Long Term June 23, 2011 \| By Daniel Moss Development agencies love to cut the ribbon on new projects, but is that what's best?
Rise of Commons Transforms a Rust Belt City June 6, 2011 \| By Jay Walljasper Report from the Future: South Bend, Indiana, in 2035	From Berlin With Hope May 22, 2013 \| By Jay Walljasper International Economics & the Commons Conference breaks new ground
Land Grabs Spread Throughout Developing World March 10, 2013 \| By Sophia Murphy Hunger and Human Rights abuses threaten fragile rural communities	A Movement to Protect the Earth Rises in Canada February 4, 2013 \| By Pamela Palmater Idle No More: Indigenous people mount a high-profile challenge to Prime Minister Stephen Harper's policies
Greeks Stand Up to Protect Their Water From Privatization January 8, 2013 \| By Daniel Moss As foreign investors eye their public utilities, water workers scramble to create cooperatives	Who Should Pay the Costs of Climate Change? January 6, 2013 \| By David Morris Increasingly frequent disasters like Hurricane Sandy and Typhoon Bopha raise the question of global sharing
Hima: An Islamic Tradition of the Commons December 2, 2012 \| By Jay Walljasper Middle Eastern greens revive Muhammad's vision of protecting special places for future generations	Against the Oil Industry, 350.org Co-Founder Sides with the Commons October 22, 2012 \| by Jessica Conrad Against the Oil Industry, 350.org Co-Founder Sides with the Commons : .

A Tour of Commons Activism Around the World March 5, 2012 \| By David Bollier The movement is "an unacknowledged superpower if we consider the transnational tribe of commoners"	How Aid Projects Can Do More Good Over the Long Term June 23, 2011 \| By Daniel Moss Development agencies love to cut the ribbon on new projects, but is that what's best?
Rise of Commons Transforms a Rust Belt City June 6, 2011 \| By Jay Walljasper Report from the Future: South Bend, Indiana, in 2035	From Berlin With Hope May 22, 2013 \| By Jay Walljasper International Economics & the Commons Conference breaks new ground
Land Grabs Spread Throughout Developing World March 10, 2013 \| By Sophia Murphy Hunger and Human Rights abuses threaten fragile rural communities	A Movement to Protect the Earth Rises in Canada February 4, 2013 \| By Pamela Palmater Idle No More: Indigenous people mount a high-profile challenge to Prime Minister Stephen Harper's policies
Greeks Stand Up to Protect Their Water From Privatization January 8, 2013 \| By Daniel Moss As foreign investors eye their public utilities, water workers scramble to create cooperatives	Who Should Pay the Costs of Climate Change? January 6, 2013 \| By David Morris Increasingly frequent disasters like Hurricane Sandy and Typhoon Bopha raise the question of global sharing
Hima: An Islamic Tradition of the Commons December 2, 2012 \| By Jay Walljasper Middle Eastern greens revive Muhammad's vision of protecting special places for future generations	Against the Oil Industry, 350.org Co-Founder Sides with the Commons October 22, 2012 \| by Jessica Conrad Against the Oil Industry, 350.org Co-Founder Sides with the Commons : .

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International

The Fall and Rise of Great Public Spaces

The Pirate Party Shakes Up European Politics

A Tour of Commons Activism Around the World

How Aid Projects Can Do More Good Over the Long Term

Rise of Commons Transforms a Rust Belt City

From Berlin With Hope

Land Grabs Spread Throughout Developing World

A Movement to Protect the Earth Rises in Canada

Greeks Stand Up to Protect Their Water From Privatization

Who Should Pay the Costs of Climate Change?

Hima: An Islamic Tradition of the Commons

Against the Oil Industry, 350.org Co-Founder Sides with the Commons

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