| Resolution Status: | Submitted By: | Topic: |
| GA-01 | France | Paris Agreement Enforcement Organisation |
| GA-03 | North Korea | Countering Deforestation in the DPRK |
| GA-04 | USA | Global Investment in Nuclear Energy |
| GA-05 | Russia | Ceasefire on Ukraine War |
| GA-06 | Turkey | Earthquake Relief and Protection |
Resolution GA-01 April 29
Re.: Paris Agreement Enforcement Organisation
Submitted to: General Assembly
Submitted by: France
Date: April 29, 2023
Whereas Article 1 of the PARIS AGREEMENT states, This Agreement, in enhancing the implementation of the Convention, including its objective, aims to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change, in the context of sustainable development and efforts to eradicate poverty, including by holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, recognizing that this would significantly reduce the risks and impacts of climate change; and
Whereas Article 4, of THE PARIS AGREEMENT states, “Developed country Parties should continue taking the lead by undertaking economy-wide absolute emission reduction targets. Developing country Parties should continue enhancing their mitigation efforts, and are encouraged to move over time towards economy-wide emission reduction or limitation targets in the light of different national circumstances.”, and
Whereas Article 8, of THE PARIS AGREEMENT states, “Parties recognize the importance of averting, minimizing and addressing loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change, including extreme weather events and slow onset events, and the role of sustainable development in reducing the risk of loss and damage.”, and
Aware that Global temperature increase is rapidly rising with no sign of stopping and carbon emissions are quickly reaching irreversible levels, and
Aware that developed countries are responsible for 79 % of historical carbon emissions, and
Noting that countries such as the US, China, and Russia are still emitting more and more every year, and
Recognizing that the importance of international cooperation in addressing the risks posed by climate change and global warming.
Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:
- Urges the top 25 richest countries to be subject to greater scrutiny under authority of the UN to help steer policies towards the climate goals specified in the Paris Agreement.
- Establish the Paris Agreement Enforcement Organisation (PAEO) as a means to resolve discrepancies between goals and policies.
- The PAEO will be chaired by representatives chosen by the Secretary General of the UN
- The PAEO, will act have consultative status with the legislative bodies of the applicable member states.
- The PAEO, will gather information regarding the progress of climate policies in all applicable member states.
- The PAEO will submit an annual report to the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) for review and this report will be made publicly available.
- If the PAEO determines that a specific applicable member state is not working to reduce their carbon footprint or are actively stimulating carbon producing industries, the UN General assembly will move to condemn that nation.
- Allows for the IPCC and other relevant organizations’ standing fiscal reserves to fund this organization (up to $4,000,000,000 USD) ,and to work together with Member States to implement this resolution and promote.
Resolution GA-03 April 29
Re.: Countering Deforestation in the DPRK
Submitted to: General Assembly
Submitted by: North Korea
Date: April 29, 2023
Whereas Article 3 of the UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.”, and
Whereas Article 25, section 1, of the UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing…”, and
Whereas Article 29, section 2, of the UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone shall be subject only to such limitations as are determined by law solely for the purpose of securing due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and of meeting the just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare in a democratic society.”
Realizing that during the economic crisis of the 1990s, deforestation accelerated, as people turned to the woodlands to provide firewood and food. This in turn has led to soil erosion, soil depletion, and increased risk of flooding, and
Noting that the nation experienced significant deforestation over the past several decades, with estimates suggesting that around 75% of forest cover has been lost since the 1950s, and
Recognizing that this extreme loss of forests has, therefore, contributed to a decline in agricultural productivity, leading to food shortages and increased food prices.
Emphasizing that many of the country’s unique plant and animal species are at risk of extinction due to habitat loss and degradation.
Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:
- Urges the United Nations to assemble the North Korean Reforestation Initiative (NKRI)
- To ensure that the program is effective, the NKRI would collaborate with three previously established programs (REDD+, Trees for the Future, and Conservation International).
- These programs will help mobilize resources to ensure that not just urban areas are getting helped, but rural communities as well.
- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) provides technical and financial assistance (up to $3,000,000,000 USD) to the NKRI and to work together with Member States to implement this resolution and promote reforestation in the rural communities.
- Along with the UNDP, the top 25 wealthiest UN members pay 1% to help combat deforestation in the urban areas.
- Revisit the situation after a period of 5 years to determine if the NKRI has fulfilled its goals. If the assembly determines that the country has succeeded in combating deforestation, the NKRI will expand to the next 3 countries with deforestation problems, and continue program expansion in periods of 5 years.
- The UN can assess the progress of the program every year to ensure that the funds aren’t being used in a corrupt way.
- If the funds are aiding the government in other ways besides helping reforestation, the program would be shut down.
Resolution GA-04 April 29
Re.: Global Investment in Nuclear Energy
Submitted to: General Assembly
Submitted by: United States
Date: April 29, 2023
Whereas Article 22, of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and international cooperation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality.”, and
Whereas Article 25, section 1 of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and his family, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care, and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age, or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.”, and
Alarmed that climate change is still an ongoing threat even amidst the goals set in the Paris Agreement. Many island countries similar to ours are threatened by rising sea levels caused by climate change. Not only that but climate change increases the severity of natural disasters hurting every country on the globe, and
Recognizing that the largest contributors of CO2 emissions are the countries with the largest economies but those who feel the effects of climate change are those with the lowest, and
Outraged that these countries still engage in wasteful practices that keep rising their CO2 emissions. And are not utilizing the full scope of their resources in transitioning to a zero carbon nation, and
Aware that nuclear energy has a stigma around it due to various disasters in the past. However those incidents are few in occurrence compared to the total history of these power plants, and
Knowing that more research and investment into this field will only make these power plants saver and allow for more environmentally friendly waste disposal. And that nuclear sources of energy produce significantly more energy than other alternatives.
Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:
- Reinstate the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission and use it as a collective body to organize global nuclear energy goals.
- The top 20 countries with the largest economies in the world are to be encouraged to give 0.0005% of their GDP to the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission to use as their resources.
- Portions of the money can then be used to fund nuclear energy research around the world. Specifically research in developing nuclear fusion facilities and the improvement of Nuclear fission facilities and their waste disposal.
- Portions of the money will then be given to countries with smaller economies who have currently running nuclear power facilities to aid in improving the production and safety of these facilities.
- A new assembly will be held to discuss global restrictions on Nuclear energy.
- The United States and Russia must hand over nuclear warheads to the United Nations. The United Nations Atomic Energy Commission will then disarm these weapons safely and extract the uranium to be then redistributed to nuclear power facilities around the world. The exact number that these 2 countries must hand over will be determined in the new assembly.
Resolution GA-05 April 29
Re.: Ceasefire on Ukraine War
Submitted to: General Assembly
Submitted by: Russia
Date: April 29, 2023
Whereas Article 25, section 1 of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and his family, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care, and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age, or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.”, and
Whereas Article 26, section 1 of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit.”, and
Whereas Article 28, of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone is entitled to a social and international order in which the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration can be fully realized.”, and
Aware that the Ukraine war was unjustly triggered by Russia for purple geopolitical incentive
Recalling that the Ukraine war has hurt millions of people
Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:
- There is enacted a permanent ceasefire on the Ukraine War.
- Russia will remove all forms of military presence over the next 5 months.
- Russia provides full subsidization of all Ukrainian infrastructure over the course of 5 years.
Resolution GA-06 April 29
Re.: Earthquake Relief and Protection
Submitted to: General Assembly
Submitted by: Turkey
Date: April 29, 2023
Whereas Article 25, section 1 of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and his family, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care, and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age, or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.”, and
Whereas Article 26, section 1 of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit.”, and
Whereas Article 28, of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone is entitled to a social and international order in which the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration can be fully realized.”, and
Aware that Turkey is a country that is highly prone to earthquakes due to its location on major fault lines. Over the past century, Turkey has experienced numerous devastating earthquakes that have caused significant loss of life and damage to infrastructure, and
Recalling that the devastating impact of earthquakes on many countries, which have caused significant loss of life, damage to infrastructure, and long-term economic and social consequences,
Noting that with concern the inadequate response of the international community to many earthquake disasters, which often leave affected communities without the necessary resources to recover and rebuild, and
Recognizing that the importance of international cooperation in addressing the risks posed by earthquakes and promoting earthquake protection and resilience.
Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:
- Urges the United Nations to increase its support to countries affected by earthquakes, including through the provision of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief, and recovery and reconstruction support, with the aim of reducing the human and economic costs of earthquakes and ensuring the well-being of affected communities.
- Encourages Member States to contribute to the United Nations relief efforts for earthquake-affected countries, including through financial assistance, technical expertise, and capacity-building, and to work together to develop effective strategies for earthquake preparedness, response, and recovery.
- Urges the United Nations to invest more in earthquake protection and resilience, including through the development of effective earthquake early warning systems, the establishment of seismic monitoring and research networks, and the promotion of earthquake-resistant building design and construction practices.
- Encourages Member States to support international cooperation in earthquake protection and resilience, including through the sharing of scientific and technical knowledge, the establishment of regional and international networks and partnerships, and the promotion of research and innovation in earthquake engineering, disaster management, and risk reduction.
- Calls for the integration of earthquake protection and resilience into development planning and policies, with the aim of promoting sustainable development and reducing the social, economic, and environmental risks posed by earthquakes.
- Urges the United Nations to coordinate with regional and international organizations, as well as with civil society and the private sector, to mobilize resources and expertise for earthquake protection and resilience, and to ensure that earthquake-affected communities have access to the necessary support and services for recovery and long-term resilience.
- Invites the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other relevant organizations to provide technical and financial assistance(up to $5,000,000,000 USD) to countries affected by earthquakes, and to work together with Member States to implement this resolution and promote earthquake protection and resilience.
