Towards Global Responsibility - 1.1.2 Distinction Between Individual, National, and Global Responsibility

It is important to distinguish different levels of responsibility:
• Individual responsibility involves personal ethical conduct, such as reducing carbon footprints or advocating for social justice.
• National responsibility focuses on a state’s duty to its citizens and its role in international agreements and treaties.
• Global responsibility encompasses collective action across borders, aiming to address systemic challenges that no single individual or nation can solve alone.

Understanding these distinctions helps clarify where obligations lie and how cooperation can be structured to achieve shared goals.

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