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  • In countries most affected by climate change, This house would make the provision of farming subsidies contingent on the adoption of Green Farming practices.

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    Green Farming refers to the process of growing food using farming techniques that protect the planet and the people who live on it. Sustainable agriculture produces healthy food without depleting natural resources, including land, air and water.

    Saigon Debating Championship 2024 - Eng · Round 2 · 2024-06-16

  • "We believe that the EU should abolish the CAP system."

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    The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a set of policies introduced by the European Union (EU), formerly the European Economic Community (EEC), following World War II to ensure food supply, provide stable income for farming families, and stimulate the rural economy for the collective benefit of Europe—a resource-scarce continent heavily dependent on agricultural imports. CAP has evolved into a specific welfare system characterized by subsidies and the protection of European agriculture from foreign competition. Subsidy payments are primarily based on farm size, which means the largest farms receive the majority of the subsidy funds. For decades, CAP has been one of the largest budget items of the EU. Over 70% of this money is distributed as direct payments to farmers. However, agriculture represents a very small sector in the EU economy, accounting for approximately 1.4% of the EU's GDP and no more than 5% of the GDP of any of the 27 member countries. Meanwhile, the environmental impact of European agriculture is disproportionate to its economic contribution.

    Saigon Debating Championship 2024 - Viet · Round 2 · 2024-06-15

  • This house believes that it is in the best interest of central banks to shift to Green Banking

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    Green banking is a financing trend where financial institutions shift their investment to sustainable technologies and green initiatives. This includes divestment from fossil fuels, investment in green tech development, mobile banking, strict compliance with ESG standards, etc. A central bank is a financial institution entrusted with the oversight of the monetary system and policy of a nation or a group of nations

    2nd Butuan Intervarsity · Round 3 · 2024-06-14

  • This house opposes the use of endangered / endemic animals in Zoological Tourism

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    Zoological Tourism, also known as wildlife tourism or animal tourism, involves visiting zoos, aquariums, wildlife sanctuaries, and other facilities that house and exhibit animals.

    2nd Butuan Intervarsity · High School Semifinals · 2024-06-14

  • This house believes that the international community should aggressively intervene to regulate Rwanda's extractive mineral industry

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    Rwanda boasts a long history of mining, dating back to the 1930s. Today, it's a major player on the global stage, especially for tantalum (used in electronics) and tungsten, contributing significantly to the country's export earnings. While small-scale mines are common, Rwanda has invested in refineries to process minerals domestically and is working to address the environmental and social impacts of the industry. Rwanda has been accused of being a transit point for "blood minerals" smuggled from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where violent conflict persists.

    CIS Summer BP Open 2024 · Grand Final · 2024-06-08

  • This house would implement Umuganda in Canada

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    Umuganda is a national holiday in Rwanda taking place on the last Saturday of every month for mandatory nationwide community service from 08:00 to 11:00. Participation in Umuganda is required by law; failure to participate can result in a fine. President Paul Kagame participates in Umuganda.

    Canada Cup 2024 · Round 4 · 2024-06-07

  • This House supports the establishment of the West Kalimantan nuclear reactor

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    In March 2023, Indonesia and the U.S. agreed to develop modular reactor technology. The agreement included a $1 million grant to Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) to carry out feasibility studies on a nuclear reactor. PLN has proposed a 462-megawatt facility in West Kalimantan, which would use technology supplied by NuScale Power OVS, a public company based in the U.S. NuScale claimed that its technology is more resilient to earthquakes, a significant consideration for civil engineering projects in Indonesia. As of today, Indonesia has three nuclear reactors purely for research purposes, with one each in Banten, Jawa Barat, and DI Yogyakarta.

    NUDC 2024 Tingkat Nasional · Novice Finals · 2024-05-26

  • This House opposes the use of flagship species in conservation campaigns

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    In the context of conservation campaigns, a flagship species is a charismatic, iconic, and often easily recognizable animal chosen to represent a specific habitat, environmental cause, or broader conservation issue. These species are typically selected for their ability to attract public attention, generate emotional appeal, and inspire support for conservation efforts. (example: Komodo dragon, Bengal tiger, African elephant, Giant panda).

    NUDC 2024 Tingkat Nasional · [PDO] Round 8 · 2024-05-26