Future Development Influenced by Desertification:
“The Netherlands has been aware of the threats that natural forces, amplified or not by climate change, present to both ourselves in the form of land degradation through flooding and similar disaster, and to our fellow countries in the numerous forms that this manner of disaster can take. The Netherlands is proud to the possess the strongest, most efficient, and best-designed water management system, and alongside standing contributions to the United Nations and developing countries will aid those countries in development over the next decades if it will bring ecological stability to us all.”
“The Netherlands stresses that the Earth we live on is, without a doubt, our most valuable resource; and ensuring that such a resource is suable both now, and in the far future, should be a primary focus. The health of the Earth is dependent upon the biodiversity that allows for natural systems that existed before us, and will exist after us, to be of sufficient health. Quite simply, the Earth will change, and it is our duty to change as well lest we are left behind by a planet that does not need us. We need it. Not the other way around.”
10 minute caucus 1 minute speaking time on How far the U.N. may go in interfering with a country in their policies/actions:
“The Netherlands acknowledges that each country has sovereignty over itself, and agrees that, in a free world, each country should have the choice as to what policies to follow. However, such freedom has led to many world issues seen today, chief among them for us that of Desertification and Land Degradation, which brings to an international committee such as the United Nations an important question: How far can we; should we; must we go in ensuring countries take this matter seriously and do not, in their idea of importance, degrade this planet for us all.”
The third speech above was the introduction to a caucus I motioned for, opening up a topic to the committee on how far the council could go in any draft resolution along lines of instructing countries what to do instead of leaving it up to free choice. Much fun was had being official without being in an environment that would make me feel somewhat ridiculous for taking something so seriously; too bad it was so exhausting, yet still a highly enjoyable experience.
Hope you enjoyed reading a few speeches, and see you tomorrow at eight AM for more! Have yourself a lovely day.