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  • This house believes that it is in the interests of Greenland to substantially increase relations with China

    Infoslide

    "Greenland is slowly rising as an important strategic location in arctic after the melting of ice around the Arctic Ocean. It becomes an important hub for resources and also a vital military base. China has tried to invest heavily in Greenland's economy by building 7 different airports in Greenland contracted to Chinese companies, and starting multiple mining projects. US, has opened up a consulate in Greenland, and has tried to increase iits presence in nearby military bases. Looking at Chinese investments US has previously lobbied to Denmark (Greenlands, closest political ally) to fund the airports projects which led to Denmark now funding 2/3s of Greenlands airport projects after blocking the Chinese deal.

    Rahat Fundraiser Parliamentary Debate 2023 · Open Quarterfinals · 2023-08-04

  • This house would lift patents on technologies designed to deal with climate change (green technology in manufacturing processes, carbon capture, critical warning and risk analysis technologies, etc)

    Rahat Fundraiser Parliamentary Debate 2023 · Novice Semifinals · 2023-08-04

  • This house believes that humanity should choose voluntary human extinction as opposed to continued existence.

    Infoslide

    Voluntary human extinction describes the theoretical scenario in which humans choose to not have children and humanity peacefully dies out.

    Astana Open 2023 · Grand Final · 2023-07-28

  • This house believes that progressive governenments should Implement a Zero Rate of Value-Added Tax on Meat Alternative Products

    Southern Africa National Universities Debate Championships 2023 · Round 4 · 2023-07-27

  • This house believes that Malaysia's investment in renewable energy should be prioritized over other infrastructure projects.

    Vice Chancellor Cup 2023 · Round 2 · 2023-07-26

  • THBT environmental movements should actively advocate for degrowth

    Infoslide

    Degrowth is an idea that critiques the growth of the economy at all costs. Degrowth measures include slowing down development, reducing less necessary production, etc.

    Hart House Summer Open 2023 · No Round · 2023-07-20

  • THO Space Tourism

    Infoslide

    Space Tourism refers to expeditions to and from space where the primary purpose is the lesiure of the paid travelers

    Glasgow Summer Cup 2023 · No Round · 2023-07-15

  • This house believes that patent rights should include de-extinct species

    Infoslide

    De-extinct species are once-extinct creatures that have been brought back to life by scientists using their DNA. De-extinction may be done accurately and in hybrid, where the species isn't exactly as it was before in terms of genetic and physical make-up but still serves the same function as its extinct species counterparts.

    Pangasinan Science Debate Open 2023 · Semifinals · 2023-07-06

  • This house prefers a world where Pangea did not break up

    Infoslide

    From about 300-200 million years ago (late Paleozoic Era until the very late Triassic), the earth only had one massive supercontinent called Pangaea, which was surrounded by a single ocean called Panthalassa. Pangea, through tectonic plate movement caused by mantle convection, caused its break up which led to different continents as we know now.

    Pangasinan Science Debate Open 2023 · Round 4 · 2023-07-06

  • That the environmental movement should heavily prioritise nuclear power in their energy advocacy. [Nuclear]

    Krabi Australasian Intervarsity Debating Championships 2023 · Pre-Quarterfinals · 2023-07-01

  • That developed countries should all implement the CBAM. [CBAM]

    Infoslide

    Starting in 2023, the EU is introducing a policy called the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This puts a tax on imports that aren't environmentally friendly. From 2026, this tax will be 20-35% on some goods. Importers will have to say how many goods they bring into the EU and how much these goods add to global warming each year. To balance out these emissions, importers must get CBAM certificates, which cost based on the amount of CO2 emissions and the EU's weekly average price for emissions.

    Krabi Australasian Intervarsity Debating Championships 2023 · Pre-Quarterfinals · 2023-07-01

  • That we prefer a world where the “mottainai” mentality is dominant [mottainai]

    Infoslide

    The “Mottainai” mentality is a Japanese concept that highlights and strongly grieves wastefulness. The notion has been adopted by environmental movements to promote positive actions such as recycling, but also is one that calls attention to wastefulness in every aspect of our lives, such as in how we spend our time, money, etc.

    Krabi Australasian Intervarsity Debating Championships 2023 · EFL Finals · 2023-07-01

  • That, as Apple, we would significantly shift towards a more repairability-oriented business model. [repairability]

    Infoslide

    The "Right to Repair" is a movement advocating for products to be designed for ease of repair by both owners and independent shops. Apple has a history of creating products that have low repairability by using non-standard components, requiring special tools for repairs, and voiding warranties if unauthorized repairs are attempted. This contrasts with some of Apple's industry competitors who favor more repairable designs.

    Krabi Australasian Intervarsity Debating Championships 2023 · Round 8 · 2023-07-01

  • That the World Bank should cease the Climate Co-benefits Approach and instead redirect an equivalent proportion of every project's budget towards the Climate Investment Fund. [Climate Investment Fund]

    Infoslide

    "The Climate Co-benefits Approach mandates that any World Bank project must have a percentage of that project's budget and activities directed towards climate adaptation or mitigation, regardless of its primary objective (e.g. including projects whose primary objectives are related to health, education, and social protection). The climate co-benefits connect climate action to the project's primary objectives. Examples of climate co-benefits would be adding solar panels to schools, hospitals and other infrastructure; actively directing funding towards more climate vulnerable areas; including training modules on climate adaptation etc. The World Bank's Climate Investment Fund (CIF) is a dedicated climate fund for climate change related projects. The CIF exists independently of climate co-benefits and is funded separately. "

    Krabi Australasian Intervarsity Debating Championships 2023 · Pre-Quarterfinals · 2023-07-01

  • This house, as the mayor of Nashville, W dramatically upend car infrastructure in favour of bike infrastructure. (Cities)

    Infoslide

    Nashville is one of the most car-centric major metropolitan cities in the world.

    Pharsalus 2023 · Round 5 · 2023-06-24