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  • That the narrative of "individual environmental responsibility" (eg. using a keep cup, recycling, turning off lights, taking public transport) has done more harm than good.

    Advanced Open 2023 · Round 1 · 2023-03-02

  • This House will declare Antarctica as global commons

    Infoslide

    Antarctica is a resource rich continent with massive ambits of progress possible regarding scientific research, minerals, etc. Simultaneously, it is also home to various indigenous communities that make a claim on these lands. https://discoveringantarctica.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/governed_claims1.png The Antarctica Treaty System regulates international relations with respect to Antarctica. The three major provisions in this treaty system are as follows- 1. Antarctica shall be used for peaceful purposes only 2. Freedom of scientific investigation in Antarctica and cooperation toward that end… shall continue 3. Scientific observations and results from Antarctica shall be exchanged and made freely available

    Lloyd Parliamentary Debate · Quarterfinals · 2023-03-01

  • That we should ban people from building new properties in areas with high risk of natural disasters

    Senior Open 2023 · Round 2 · 2023-03-01

  • This House will declare Antarctica as global commons

    Infoslide

    Antarctica is a resource-rich continent with massive ambits of progress possible regarding scientific research, minerals, etc. Simultaneously, it is also home to various indigenous communities that make a claim on these lands. https://discoveringantarctica.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/governed_claims1.png The Antarctica Treaty System regulates international relations with respect to Antarctica. The three major provisions in this treaty system are as follows- 1. Antarctica shall be used for peaceful purposes only 2. Freedom of scientific investigation in Antarctica and cooperation toward that end… shall continue 3. Scientific observations and results from Antarctica shall be exchanged and made freely available

    Lloyd Parliamentary Debate · Novice Semifinals · 2023-03-01

  • That we should ban ecotourism

    Infoslide

    Ecotourism is a form of tourism concerned primarily with the observation and appreciation of nature as well as the traditional cultures in the area. Examples include camping, wildlife viewing and tours conducted by locals. Ecotourism agencies often invest in infrastructure to make these areas more accessible to tourists and to preserve the integrity of the location.

    Junior Open 2023 · Semifinals · 2023-02-27

  • This house believes that countries should use their land and natural resources as collateral when issuing bonds.

    CUPD 2023 · 4 · 2023-02-24

  • TH, as the climate movement, would strongly advocate to add ecocide to the Rome Statute

    Infoslide

    The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court is the treaty that established the International Criminal Court (ICC). It sets out and holds 123 nations legally accountable for 4 crimes; genocide. war crimes, crimes against humanity & crimes of aggression. For the purpose of this Statute, “ecocide” means unlawful or wanton acts committed with the knowledge that there is a substantial likelihood of severe and either widespread or long-term damage to the environment being caused by those acts.

    Hart House High Schools 2023 · No Round · 2023-02-18

  • Assuming Innocent Passage, THS dissolving and partitioning International Waters into the sovereign jurisdiction of individual nations.

    Infoslide

    Currently, coastal nations can claim an “exclusive economic zone” up to 200 nautical miles offshore, where they have specific rights and jurisdiction for certain limited purposes, including managing fisheries and ecosystems, producing energy, and conducting scientific research. On the other hand, international waters are governed by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and they are not under the jurisdiction of any nation. All states have to right to lay cables/pipelines, to fish, to fly over the water, etc.. All vessels (including military, transportation, and other ships) enjoy the right of innocent passage in all ocean waters. This means that vessels may expeditiously transit territorial waters as long as they do not engage in certain specified activities deemed to disrupt the peace, good order or security of the coastal state. On this photo, EEZs are shown in light blue, international waters are shown in dark blue. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c7/Exclusive_Economic_Zones.svg

    Hart House High Schools 2023 · Open Semi-finals · 2023-02-18

  • That we support the trend of celebrities and influencers taking prominent roles in activist causes (e.g. human rights, environment, social justice)

    ANU Interhall Debating Competition 2023 · Round 3 · 2023-02-17

  • This house supports the Auction

    Infoslide

    Dallas Safari Club is a conservation site in Namibia and is auctioning off the right to hunt one of it's endangered Rhinos. All proceeds of the hunting permit will go into conserving the herd. They expects the permit to sell for at least $250,000, possibly up to $1 million.

    Trinity IV 2023 · Round 3 · 2023-02-03