Global Governance seeks to

promote a fair, inclusive, and

sustainable world by
fostering cooperation and
coordination among nations
and other stakeholders.
Historical
background
Global governance is the
coordination and regulation of
transnational issues. It dates back
to the Treaty of Westphalia in
1648, which established the
concept of state sovereignty.
Today, international organizations
such as the UN and the World
Trade Organization facilitate
global cooperation and decision-
making.
Types of Global
Governance
International organizations that
promote cooperation among nations.
Treaties and agreements that
establish rules and regulations.
Soft law mechanisms that influence
behavior through norms and
standards.
Importance of Global
Governance
Global governance ensures
cooperation among nations,
promotes peace and security,
and addresses global
challenges such as climate
change and pandemics.
 Global Governance
Today, it makes world affairs systematic, secured, and formulaic.

Weiss & Thakur (2014) describe this as the totality of norms, laws, policies,
and bodies that define, comprise, and facilitate transnational relations
between citizens, states, cultures, intergovernmental, and non-
governmental organizations.
Organs, Roles & Functions of
United Nations
United Nation’s Six Organs

General Assembly - is the central deliberative and

the only organ where all member-states have equal
representation in discussion and consideration, and
policy making.

Security Council - is the organ which has the

commitment to preserve peace and security.
Economic and Social Council - is the main organ for
cooperation, policy review, policy dialogue and
advice on social, economic, and environmental
issues.

Trusteeship Council - is the organ tasked to

administer international oversight for 11 trust
territories and to make sure that adequate
procedures are taken for independence and self-
government.
International Court of Justice - is UN’s prime judicial
organ.

Secretariat - is the organ tasked to execute the daily

activities as assigned by the five other organs.
The United Nations was established after WWII with one
central mission: TO MAINTAIN INTERNATIONAL PEACE
AND SECURITY
1948 - UN was responsible for bringing human rights into the
realm of international law through UNIVERSAL DECLARATION
OF HUMAN RIGHTS.

UN is also a space for its members to manifest their

perspectives through its core organs ans committees.

It carries the functions of delivering humanitarian aid,

promoting sustainable development, and upholding
international law.
How does UN protect Human
Rights?
 UN scrutinizes situations and issues reported to them
and oversees the exercise of international human rights
agreements:

It takes responsibility for reviewing, monitoring,

reporting, and commending human rights from a
country-based perspective.

It approaches human rights energy within the UN

development system and boosts awareness of the
reasons and acts of genocides.
 In delivering humanitarian
aid, UN is responsible for
coordinating responses to
emergencies and supports
rapid humanitarian
responses for people
affected by natural disasters
and armed conflicts.
Millenium Development Goals
- was set to promote sustainable development
- was changed into Sustainable Development Goals in 2015.
blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for
all.
collection of 17 global goals covers social and economic
issues which include poverty, hunger, health, education,
global warming, gender equality, water sanitation, energy
urbanization, environment, and social justice.
The Security Council veto power resolutions is one of

the challenges that UN has been facing since the

foundation of the organization.

 For example:

UN resolution in December 2017 that required US

President Donald Trump to withdraw recognition of

Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel was vetoed by US

SC, in effect, this was not passed.

Challenges to
Global
Governance
Lack of consensus among nations
on global issues.
Power imbalances and unequal
representation in global
institutions.
Ineffective enforcement
mechanisms for international
agreements.
 Weiss and Thakur (2014) The United Nations Meet the
Twenty-first Century: Confronting the Challenges of Global
Governance
1. In terms of knowledge, UN, is underappreciated regarding how its
convening capacity and mobilizing power are utilized to help funnel
and consolidate knowledge from outside and ensure its discussion and
dissemination among governments.

2. The contrasting moral structures of social behavior in different

member-states complicate the formulation of a normative standard that
can be applicable to all.
3. In formulating propositions, problems occur when only the member-
states are heard. UN belittle the helping hand of nongovernmental
organizations (NGO) and the global public opinion. Sometimes,
recommendations are not executed.

4. Institutions can also be places where ideas are concerned and left
behind. As a matter of fact, some UN staff members violate, cheat, and
challenge them.
 Global governance is necessary for addressing global

issues like climate change, migration, and trade.

Contemporary global governance defines the political

scope of globalization.
It requires collaboration and cooperation among

nations, which is the only way to reform and

advance the roles and functions of interstate

relationships despite real challenges being faced

by United Nations.
Thank you for allowing
me to share my
thoughts on this
important topic. Let's
continue to work
towards a better world
through effective global
governance!