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"But My Country Doesn't Have A Position On This Topic!"


Are you struggling to find your country's position on the topics for BMUN's UNFCCC committee? Here are some more questions to consider to help you on your way!

  • What are your country's broad climate goals? Does it have a plan to reach these goals? A goal is not a good one unless there is a plan to reach out! What might be the plan for your country? Do these plans include considerations for waste and technology?
  • Many countries have some carbon neutrality goals! What do these goals include?
  • If most of the technological learning in your country happens through private institutions, what public institutions help facilitate these transactions? Does your government provide strong or weak support for foreign investment, intellectual property law, or land rights?
  • What is the history of waste or electrification in your country? What is the main way people receive electricity or get rid of their waste? Why?
Your countries were handpicked because of their interesting stances on international environmental issues! We encourage you as delegates to extrapolate information about your country and apply them to their global position!

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