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  • This house supports the expropriation of private land for rewilding.

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    Rewilding is the process of returning land to its natural state by removing human activity and reintroducing native species to restore ecosystems Expropriation is when the government takes private land, usually with compensation, for public purposes like conservation or development.

    Summer Debate Symposium 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-07-06

  • This house believes that environmental movements should heavily prioritise geopoliticised narratives to advocate for greener technologies and policies

    Infoslide

    "Geopoliticisation", in the context of energy and climate issues, refers to narratives that justify policy decisions through a geopolitical lens (e.g., advocating for decreasing the reliance on fossil fuels to increase energy independence, promoting domestically manufacturing electric vehicles in the US to compete with China etc).

    Auckland IV 2024 · Round 3 · 2025-07-05

  • We support the implementation of the "15-minute city model" for future urban planning projects.

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    The "15-minute city" is an urban design model focused on developing self-sufficient cities where all essential needs of residents, such as work, education, shopping, healthcare, and entertainment, can be accessed within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from home. It emphasizes multifunctional development, local services, and the sustainability of urban growth. This model was introduced in 2016 by urban planner Carlos Moreno and quickly gained recognition as a solution to alleviate traffic congestion, environmental pollution, social isolation, and the regional specialization of social services. However, there is considerable debate that the model could lead to urban overpopulation, social inequality, and the formation of "local bubbles"—areas where residents are confined to familiar living spaces, diminishing interaction, cultural exchange, and opportunities to access urban resources on a broader scale.

    Zoo Pre-NSDC Gathering Cup 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-07-05

  • This house supports the use of religion in promoting climate sustainability

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    The heads of religious organizations such as the Dalai Lama and the Indonesian Ulema Council have heavily pushed for the protection of the environment and the implementation of environmental sustainability. This is based on the common core tenets of religions, that promulgate the idea of "stewardship" over Earth.

    Malaysian National Schools Debating Championship 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-06-24

  • This house believes that OPEC+ should not have increased oil production

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    OPEC+ is an alliance of oil-producing countries that coordinates production policies to influence global oil markets, they own 75% of all oil on the planet. Oil prices have been declining recently due to a combination of factors, including increased supply, weakening demand, and geopolitical uncertainties.

    Malaysian National Schools Debating Championship 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-06-24

  • That AEMO should allow cash to be taken as collateral

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    Delta Electricity, which operates the Vales Point coal plant in NSW, is struggling to secure the bank guarantees required by Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to cover potential payment defaults because most lenders have refused support due to ESG concerns over coal. To address this, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has proposed allowing up to $5 million in cash to be posted as collateral instead. However, cash deposits may be tied up in insolvency proceedings if a company goes bankrupt, delaying AEMO’s ability to recover funds.

    UNSW Pre-Australs 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-06-21

  • This House supports the use of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism by the European Union.

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    The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is an environmental policy of the European Union approved in 2023. It requires companies importing certain products into the EU—such as steel, cement, and fertilizers—to report the volume of carbon emissions generated during production. Starting in 2026, these companies will have to pay a tariff proportional to the emissions of these products.

    Campeonato Mundial de Debates em Língua Portuguesa 2025 · Rodada 4 · 2025-06-19

  • This house believes that Indonesia should make foreign access to its nickel and rare earth minerals conditional on joint development of green technologies, rather than industrial park based capital-only investments

    Infoslide

    The industrial park model for capital-only investments typically refers to a state-coordinated strategy where infrastructure, land, and basic utilities are concentrated within a designated industrial complex - often developed with government or public financing.

    Guangzhou United Asian Debating Championships 2025 · Round 7 · 2025-06-17

  • This house prefers a widespread adoption of process-based as opposed to outcomes-based environmental regulation

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    Process-based environmental regulations refers to regulations that prescribe specific practices (i.e. use of renewable energy sources, specific farming techniques to reduce emission, etc.) in protecting the environment. In comparison, outcomes-based regulation (e.g. emission caps or waste reduction goals) without prescribing how they must be achieved. <br>

    Malaysia Debate Open 2025 · Novice Finals · 2025-06-15

  • This house supports green antitrust policies

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    Antitrust policies are restrictions placed on activities that businesses can conduct with the aim of preventing monopolies. Green antitrust refers to antitrust policies that aim to increase the competitiveness of energy and environment companies as compared to carbon- intensive counterparts by setting stricter antitrust requirements on carbon- intensive firms (e.g. prevention of price fixing).

    Vietnam Asian Schools Debating Championship 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-06-15

  • This house believes that green energy activists should prioritize advocating for liquefied natural gas over other renewable energy sources as an alternative to coal

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    Liquefied natural gas is a fossil fuel primarily composed of methane, which is cooled to liquid form for ease of storage and transport. Compared to coal and oil, LNG produces less carbon dioxide and air pollutants when burned. On the other hand, renewable energy refers to sources like solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass. They do not emit carbon during energy generation.

    Vietnam Asian Schools Debating Championship 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-06-15