Committee: Ecology Advisor: Mr Alfonce Kioka

Session: 31st Annual MSMUN Ambassador: Abel Tadesse

Sponsor: Belarus Page 1 of 2

Topic: Implementing a water Recycling power plant in Punjab to Address Water

Scarcity

The General Assembly,

Having reviewed that SDGs 6 and 12 focus on having clean water and ensuring sustainable
consumption and production patterns,

Deeply concerned that Punjab's water supply is limited the fast-growing population and
overexploitation of groundwater;

Aware that the government had many attempts to solve the water scarcity in Punjab, such as
rainwater harvesting and watershed management, but have not been very impactful,

Taking into consideration if this problem is not addressed, there will be severe consequences
for human health in the country, as lack of water can make sanitation and hygiene hard to
fulfil,

1. Calls UN donor nations and Non-Governmental Organizations to donate a sum of

73,122,000 USD:

a. 25,160,000 USD for piping and infrastructure installation of 100 km pipelines, control
valves, fittings, flow metres and pumping stations, the purchase of 50 acres of land in
Ludhiana for the water recycling plant and reservoir land development, preparation and
infrastructure:

i. 5,000,000 USD for land Purchase (50 acres at 100,000 USD per acre) 80,000 USD for land
development and preparation (clearing and grading) 80,000 USD for infrastructure (access
roads, utilities) 80,000 USD;

ii. 6 million USD for the construction of 7 pumping stations 8 million USD for the
installation of 100 km of pipeline distribution 6 million USD for the installation of 20 control
valves, 700 fittings, and 15 metres of flow meters, 20 control valves 30,000 USD per unit
600,000 USD totally;

iii. 700 fittings 350 USD per unit 245,000 USD totally and 15 metres of flow meters 5,000
USD per unit 75,000 USD totally;

b. 40 million USD for the construction of a plant capable of treating 1 million gallons per day,
installation of reverse osmosis units, filtration systems, UV sterilizers, sludge management
systems, storage tanks, electrical, mechanical, and control Systems, construction labor and
installation costs:

i. 10 million USD for plant construction (building infrastructure,) 7 million USD reverse
osmosis units (installation and setup) 1 million USD each unit (7 units) filtration systems (7
units) 4 million USD totally 571,428 USD each unit, UV sterilizers 2 million (8 units) USD
250,000 USD each unit;
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Session: 31st Annual MSMUN Ambassador: Abel Tadesse
Sponsor: Belarus Page 2 of 2

million (8 units) USD 250,000 USD each unit;

ii. Seven sludge management systems 3 million USD each unit with 428,571 USD, 4 storage
tanks 3 million USD, each unit 750,000 USD, electrical, mechanical, and control Systems 6
million USD, labour and installation Costs 3 million USD;

c. 2,480,000 USD for labour and workforce to hire engineers, skilled labourers, technicians,
and unskilled workers for plant construction, installation, and operation for one year of pay
and EIAs to ensure the project will not exacerbate water scarcity or harm local ecosystems:

i. Ten Engineers each earning 5,000 USD per month, yearly income per each engineer 60,000
USD, 15 technicians each earning 3,000 USD per month with yearly income per each
technician 36,000 USD 20 skilled labourers each earning 2,500 USD per month, per skilled
labourers’ yearly income 30,000 USD;

ii. 30 Unskilled Laborers each earning 1,500 USD per month, unskilled labourers’ yearly
income each 18,000 USD.200,000 for a consulting firm to undertake EIA’s;

d. 2,732,000 USD for security and fences of the water plant and 1.5 million USD for
processing government permits and approvals:

i. 900,000 USD to seek approval for land use, water rights and environmental permits
600,000 USD to obtain approval from local, state, and national authorities;

ii. 192,000 USD for the electrical piggyback fencing system of 50 acres 700,000 USD for
security personnel 10 guards per shift (2 shifts) for 24/7 coverage, salary per guard $35,000
one year pay 80,000 USD (includes installation costs) for the 60 4K UHD CCTV camera’s
1000 USD for one CCTV, 260,000 USD for 13 entry points each costing 20,000 USD;

2. Requests 2,750,000 USD for the partnership with water.org:

a. 2,750,000 USD (including a contingency fee of 400,000 USD) to fund water.org to help in
the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation system to track the project’s progress,
ensuring sustainability and efficiency:

i. Helping in sewage collection and create a water charging system that can help produce
revenue (12 USD for one household per month to be charged for the use of the water) to pay
the workers after the first one year and for any maintenances needed;

3. Further requests the UN for an extra 10 million USD for contingency or unforeseen costs,
if the money is not used it will be returned to the UN;

4. Recommends if the project fails to succeed all funds will be returned to the donors;

5. Invites UNDP as a watchdog to ensure all funds allocated are being used properly;

6. Welcomes any further suggestions to strengthen the resolution.

 Committee: Ecology Advisor: Ms. Florence Chelimo
Session: 31st Annual MSMUN Ambassador: Daniel Wasswa
Sponsor: Bulgaria Page: 1 of 2

Topic: Implementing a 2-year Pilot Program in Seychelles to Restore the Seychelles Ocean
Reefs

The General Assembly,

Recognizing the ecological importance of the Seychelles reefs which are home to 1163 species of
fish which is rapidly decreasing due to a lack of reef cover, alongside the economic importance
of the ocean reefs with tourism accounting for 27.7% of Seychelles gross domestic product,

Noting with grave concern that 90% of coral reef cover in Seychelles has been lost due to the
1998 El Nino combined with the Indian Ocean Dipole, a further 50% loss was experienced after
another major coral bleaching event in 2016,

Aware that organizations such as the United States Agency for International Development and
the Seychelles government have attempted to resolve this ongoing crisis but on a smaller more
experimentative scale on individual islands and at a much slower rate than needed,

Affirming that our solution aligns with the 13th and 14th Sustainable Development Goals(climate
action and life below water),

Alarmed by the statistics provided by the University of Seychelles stating that Seychelles has
been impacted with a more than 90% reduction in coral reef cover with 40% of previously
recovered reef being damaged due to poor material quality,

Concerned by a report by the University of Seychelles which states that without intervention
all Seychelles reefs will be functionally extinct causing a massive loss of biodiversity
by 2073,

Emphasizing that the restoration of these reefs will result in more tourism improving the
economy, the funds from the increase in tourism will be used to continue to pay the marine
rangers and maintain the oyster farm once the 2 years are done,

1. Urges relevant United Nation agencies and International communities such as the United States
and the United Kingdom to provide $9,462,823 funding for the construction and installation of
oyster reefs alongside the creation of the Seychelles Marine Restoration Force:

a. $8,997,096 for the construction of 5.75 hectares of oyster reef with 2.25 hectares located across
the Aride coastline, 1.75 hectares across the Ile Moyenne coastline, 1.75 hectares across the
Curieuse coastline and the purchasing and transportation of a mix of 5,585 grown oysters and
eggs per reef from Ward Oyster Farm in United states, by International communities;
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Session: 31st Annual MSMUN Ambassador: Daniel Wasswa
Sponsor: Bulgaria Page: 2 of 2

b. $436,192 for the salary of 2 Marine rangers from the Marine Rangers Association who will be
paid $3,448 per month each for 2 months, to teach 80 people to become marine rangers who
protect the ocean from harmful pollutants and regularly visit factories to ensure no dumping of
pollutants into the ocean forming the Seychelles Marine Restoration Force:

i. $422,400 for the monthly salary of 40 people from local islands, who will form the Marine
Restoration Force and be paid $440 monthly each, they will be paid by the pilot program for its
duration of 2 years before the Seychelles Government will begin paying their salary due to the
increase in funds because of the increase in tourism;

c. $29,535 for a radio campaign across Paradise Fm and Radyo Sesel, the 2 leading stations in
Seychelles for 3 months to educate the populace on how to safely dispose of harmful chemicals
like bleach to prevent the damaging of the new Oyster Reefs due to chemical dumping. The
money will be split equally and this will be supervised by the local Seychelles government;

2. Affirms that the establishment of the Oyster Reefs by International communities, will be adopted
as a pilot program to be implemented in other islands across Seychelles and countries along the
Indian Ocean whose reefs have also been negatively impacted by natural disasters;

3. Designates the United Nation Environment Programme(UNEP) to act as a watchdog and

surveillance over this program to ensure funds are adequately used and alerting against any
threats of future violations;

4. Invites any further suggestions that will strengthen, amend, and reform this resolution.
Committee: Ecology Advisor: Mrs. Sheillah
Session: 31st Annual MSMUN Ambassador: Harshal Patel
Sponsor: Nigeria Page 1 of 2

Topic: implementing 5-year programme combating deforestation in south eastern Nigeria

Alarmed by the escalating deforestation in southeastern Nigeria, where forest cover is vanishing
at an alarming rate, endangering biodiversity, exacerbating climate change, and increasing the risks
of soil erosion, desertification, and catastrophic flooding,
Cognizant of the environmental and socio-economic consequences of unchecked deforestation in
southeastern Nigeria, including the displacement of indigenous communities, habitat destruction
for critically endangered species like the Cross-River Gorilla, and heightened greenhouse gas
emissions contributing to global climate instability,
Recognizing the importance the Nigerian Forests play in achieving the SDG goal 13 on Climate
Action and SDG Goal 15 on Life on Land,
Deeply concerned by data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) indicating that
Nigeria ranks among the nations with the highest deforestation rates globally, losing approximately
350,000 hectares of forest annually,
Acknowledging the devastating impact of deforestation on the livelihoods of over 70% of local
communities who rely on forest resources for sustenance, energy, and economic activities, while
recognizing the need for sustainable alternatives,
Emphasizing the importance of collaboration between international organizations, local
governments, NGOs, and indigenous communities in addressing deforestation effectively,

1. Calls upon the donor nations to donate a sum of:

a) $27,937,500 for the planting of 5.5 million saplings in the 55 square kilometres of deforested
land:

i. $3,937,500 for purchasing the seedlings required for the initial planting process and clearing of
land, the seedlings to be used would decided by the watchdogs;

ii. $11,000,000 to pay for all labour costs, including payments to locals that will help in the planting
process, fund allocation to be decided by the watchdogs;

iii. $13,000,000 for the maintenance of the saplings which includes watering, weeding and initial
pest control, the allocation of funds to be decided by the watchdogs;

b) $4,000,000 for the vocational training of locals to equip them with knowledge on sustainable
economic practices in relation to protecting the forest:

i. $2,500,000 for the training of 10,000 forest reserve guards that will learn and be hired by the
programme for a wage of $150 per month for 5 years;

ii. $1,500,000 for the training of 5,000 Agroforestry technicians who will be employed from local
communities that will review plans with the UNEP of restoring the forest with a wage
of $160 per month;
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Session: 31st Annual MSMUN Ambassador: Harshal Patel
Sponsor: Nigeria Page 2 of 2

c) $3,970,000 to equip the 110,890 square kilometres of forest cover with surveillance cameras
and drones to aid in preventing illegal logging:

i. $1,520,000 for 5 years for 10 high surveillance drones with an annual cost of $304,000 will be
used to cover a larger area to aid in catching illegal poachers and loggers;

ii. $2,450,000 for 100 thermal and high-resolution cameras used in high risk areas with an annual
cost of $490,000;

d) $2,000,000 for the training of 4,000 locals on sustainable products that can be made and sold to
markets including artistic pieces using nature:

i. $2,000,000 to train these locals in creating sustainable forest-based products and to cover the
cost of raw materials and labour to train them;

ii. Encourage international markets to invest in the sustainable forest-based products boosting
economic worth;

2. Further requests the government of Nigeria to set up strict regulation that will ensure the
complete eradication of illegal logging in nature reserves:

a) Set-up an independent body trained by UNEP to control all 12 nature reserves in Nigeria
ensuring that they comply with the resolution guidelines;

b) Fine any small breach of the resolution guideline with 1 million Nair and voluntary support in
the project for 2 years as a punishment, bigger breaches attracting 8 million Naira;

c) Requests that Afi River Reserve, Edumanom Forest Reserve and the Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve
be turned into strict nature reserves protected by forest guards;

3. Calls upon the UNEP and the FAO to act as watchdogs of this resolution:

i. Ensure transparency and credibility of the programme and to control fund allocation;

ii. To terminate the programme and use the remaining funds to help the Nigerian economy if
deemed unsuccessful;

4. Welcomes any more points to further strengthen this resolution.

 Committee: Ecology Advisor: Patrick Ogallo
Session: 31st Annual MSMUN Ambassador: Tendo Ithiga
Sponsor: Spain Page: 1 of 2

Topic: Implementing a 5-Year Pilot Program in Italy to Mitigate Air Pollution and Improve
Air Quality

The General Assembly,

Affirming, that this resolution seeks to support UN SDGs 3 (good health and well-being), 13
(climate action) as well as 15 (life on land),

Having studied, that of the 15 most air polluted cities in Europe, Italy has three, namely;
Cremona, Padova, and Vicenza,

Deeply concerned, that the burning of solid fuels for domestic heating and use in industries is the
main cause for poor air quality in Italy,

Viewing with appreciation, that the Italian government is taking initiative to help mitigate air
pollution in the transportation sector, however air pollution has continued to worsen to the extent
that residents in Cremona are starting to complain about unbearable conditions,

Deeply regretting, that neither the National Emission Ceilings (NEC) directive in Italy nor the
European Air Quality Standards can be reached with the current measures to mitigate climate
change, and that additional actions are needed,

Noting with grave concern, that the air pollution average in Italy is 3.5 times higher than the WHO
guideline,

Grieved, that air pollution has increased health risks such as respiratory infections, heart disease,
stroke, and lung cancer,

Fully alarmed, that air pollution causes 300,000 premature deaths in Europe annually according to
the EU,

1. Confirms that the UNEP and the WHO should act as watchdogs over this resolution;

2. Appeals to the government of Italy to increase the price of gasoline from €1.77 to €2.27 and the
price of diesel from €1.64 to €2.54 in Milan, Rome and Naples so as to encourage people to use
public transport and reduce urban traffic;

3. Urges the government to reduce the waste incineration plants from 36 to 30, by the end of the 5-
year pilot program as they released 163,000 metric tons of CO (g) as of 2021:
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Session: 31st Annual MSMUN Ambassador: Tendo Ithiga
Sponsor: Spain Page: 2 of 2

a. The energy formerly produced by the incineration plants can be substituted by natural gas
which is a major source of electricity in Italy;

4. Further request is that all public primary schools to plant a minimum of fifteen trees each in
areas designated by the Italian government so as to educate students and at the same time
eliminate about 27,750,000 kilograms of carbon at the end of the pilot program;

5. Calls on UN donor nations and the IMF to donate a total sum of €9,656,696.51 to be used for
the following:

a. €6,362,721.07 will be used for building four geothermal plants, 2 in Padova and 2 in Cremona:

i. Each geothermal plant will run on 500 kw of energy;

ii. The geothermal plants will be used to increase the amount of renewable energy in the two
cities on a small scale in locations decided by the government;

b. €3,156,000 will be utilized to hire 20 geothermal engineers to work and maintain the
geothermal plants:

i. Each engineer should have at least 2 years of experience and will earn a salary of €2,630 per
month for the 5 years;

c. €137,975.44 will be used to construct 15 billboards to encourage citizens to use publictransport

more often:

i. 5 billboards will be located in Rome, 5 billboards in Milan and 5 in Naples;

ii. The billboards will be written in Italian, the official language in Italy;

6. Directs that if this resolution proves positive results, should be implemented in other areas in and
around Europe and the geothermal plants implemented on a larger scale;

7. Further resolves that if this resolution proves negative results, it should be discontinued, the
money returned to donor nations, and the geothermal plants be improved to serve other courses;

8. Invites any amendments and suggestions to help strengthen this resolution.

Committee: Ecology Advisor: Betty Mumbi
Session: 31st Annual MSMUN Ambassador: Mercy Wachira
Sponsor: Tonga Page 1 of 2

Topic: Implementing a 3-Year Pilot Program to Promote Sustainable Land Use and Mitigate
Rapid Agricultural Expansion and Deforestation in Edo State, Nigeria

The General Assembly,

Noting with concern the rapid agricultural expansion in Nigeria, which has emerged as one of the
country's most pressing environmental issues,

Recognizing that Nigeria's agricultural development program began in 1972, two years after the
civil war, and has since grown at an accelerated rate, contributing to environmental degradation,

Acknowledging that land degradation and deforestation pose severe challenges to the country,
including the significant loss of trees and permanent destruction of rainforests,

Stressing that Nigeria has the highest deforestation rate globally, with approximately 3.7% of its
forests being lost annually,

Concerned by the loss of 1.14 million hectares of tree cover in Nigeria between 2001 and 2021,
with an additional 81.2 thousand hectares of natural forests lost in 2023,

Emphasizing that Edo State, specifically, lost 11.3 thousand hectares of natural forests and 321
thousand hectares of tree cover between 2001 and 2023, figures significantly higher than the
national average of 36.0 thousand hectares,

Aware that between 2002 and 2023, Edo State lost 39.7 thousand hectares of its primary forest,
accounting for 13% of the total tree cover loss in the state during this period,

Acknowledging with appreciation the efforts made by the Nigerian government, including
participation in the Great Green Wall Initiative, implementation of reforestation programmes,
adoption of agroforestry practices, and collaborations with international organisations such as the
REDD+ programme, to combat desertification, deforestation, and land degradation,

1. Calls upon the United Nations, donor nations, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to
contribute funding for the proposed 3-year pilot programme as follows:

a.$9,210,000 for Ceiba pentandra seeds, allocated at $3,070,000 per year;

b.$27,000,000 to finance the development of efficient irrigation systems and a land rehabilitation
programme including:

i. $15,000,000 for the installation of drip irrigation systems to support agroforestry and tree
planting efforts, ensuring water use efficiency;
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Session: 31st Annual MSMUN Ambassador: Mercy Wachira
Sponsor: Tonga Page 2 of 2

ii. $7,000,000 for soil restoration and erosion control measures, such as terracing, cover cropping,
and the use of organic compost;

iii. $5,000,000 for the construction of water storage and distribution infrastructure to
support irrigation efforts, particularly in areas prone to drought;

c. $62,525 for the installation of billboards across Edo State, with three billboards in each
constituency to promote the programme;

2. Requests that the United Nations act as a watchdog to oversee and evaluate the implementation
and outcomes of this resolution;

3. Proposes the introduction of educational campaigns in Edo State to raise awareness about the
importance of sustainable land use and the consequences of deforestation;

4. Endorses partnerships between international organisations, local NGOs, and educational

institutions to develop training programmes on sustainable agricultural practices for farmers and
landowners in Edo State;

5. Urges Nigerian government ministries to collaborate effectively to ensure the success of this
programme;

6. Believes that the successful implementation of this resolution could serve as a model for other
West African countries facing similar challenges;

7. Welcomes additional suggestions and support from member states and relevant stakeholders to
enhance the programme's impact and sustainability.
Committee: Ecology Advisor: Anne Ombwara
Session: 31st Annual MSMUN Ambassador: Vaiga Kartha
Sponsor: United States Page 1 of 2

Topic: Instigating a 4-year Pilot Programme in Venezuela to Reduce Deforestation and to

Improve Life on Land

The General Assembly,

Cognizant that this resolution discourses the 15th UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) on
Life on Land; which states that the United Nations (UN) would like to protect, restore, and
promote sustainable terrestrial ecosystems,

Alarmed that the Global Forest Watch shows that from 2002 and 2023, Venezuela lost 603
hectares of humid primary forest,

Expressing concern that this loss is 26% of its total tree cover,

Reiterating that total area of humid primary forest in Venezuela decreased by 1.6% in this time
period,

Anxious that between 60 to 70% of forests covered around the Reyes Vargas and Camacaro
communities in the state of Lara have been cut down to make charcoal,

Deeply disturbed that RAISG, a network of NGOs monitoring the forests; has detected almost
2000 illegal mining sites, contributing to destruction of forests and leading to high levels of soil
erosion,

Deeply concerned that the report by Clima21, warns that Venezuela was the Amazonian country
with the highest density of forest fires in 2020,

1. Suggests that the Venezuelan government should immediately invite United Nations Forum on
Forests to help the government:

a) Create laws which will increase restrictions on use of forest lands to stop the forest from
being destroyed;

b) To manage forest wealth and to support environmentally friendly businesses with recycling
programs by giving 6,236,485 USD distributed as follows:

i. To give 1,500,000 USD to communities that are heavily affected by deforestation each year,
for example, the Reyes Vargas and Camacaro communities;

ii. To designate 236,484 USD to employ 150 workers to guard forests to prevent and fine people
from cutting trees. Each worker will be given a sum of 1182.42 USD annually;
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Session: 32nd Annual MSMUN Ambassador: Vaiga Kartha
Sponsor: United States Page 2 of 2

2. Strongly advises a law to be made in Venezuela to establish tighter regulations for controlling
deforestation and unsustainable timber production;

3. Creating a department for issuing loggers with permits for forest clearing to establish
plantations in specific areas selected by the Forest Service, to preserve commercial native
species;

4. Urges the local communities to participate in tree planting projects which includes planting
trees that are native to Venezuela to prevent soil erosion and improve the greenery;

5. Requests for collaboration with neighbouring countries that share a border with Venezuela;

6. Calls upon the Venezuelan government to control the amount of trees being cut down in the
forests in the country every year:

a) Enforce strict laws and fines for people caught cutting down trees;

7. Further recommends a sum of 62,706,924.50 USD to be released each year for the following
reasons:

a) 6,236,485 USD to manage forest wealth and to support environmentally friendly businesses;

b) 36,235,219.75 USD to local communities to create programs for tree planting:

i. To give 12,078,406.58 USD to train and to hire arborists to educate more people in tree
breeding;

ii. To give 12,078,406.29 USD for constructors to build tree breeding nurseries for native
species;

iii. To give 12,078,407.74 USD to buy the right pesticides which meets the standards and quality;

c) 20,235,219.75 USD to radio and advertising companies to encourage people to stop

deforestation;

8. Further requests UNEP-WCMC (World Conservation Monitoring Centre) to act as a watchdog

on the execution of the programme and if successful, implement it in other places;

9. Invites any recommendations to support and strengthen the resolution.

Committee: Ecology Advisor: Concepta Juma
Session: 31st Annual MSMUN Ambassador: Sonia Kairu
Sponsor: Botswana Page 1 of 2

Topic: Instigating a 5-year pilot programme in Brazil to combat deforestation

The General Assembly,

Recognising that the National Environmental (Amendment) Act of 1988 states we should
encourage coexistence between man and the environment as well as restoring a conducive
quality of life for all species,

Noting with grave concern that between 2018-2022, 5 million hectares of trees (InfoAmazonia,
2023) have been logged due to reduced protections and policies opting for agricultural
expansion,

Taking into consideration that the Brazilian ecosystem stores 150-200 billion tons of carbon
dioxide, its release could raise global temperatures, melt polar ice caps, raise seawater levels,
and cause water and food shortages, displacing local communities,

Expressing satisfaction concerning the rate of deforestation in Brazil fell by approximately

50% in 2023 due to a new Brazilian administration that increased law enforcement and
economic motives to environmentally friendly communities while acknowledging the ongoing
challenges in achieving sustainable practices,

Appreciating the UNEP as it is raising awareness about deforestation in Brazil, which is aiding
in the reduction of illegal tree logging and increasing the rate of afforestation and tree coverage,
which, despite its efforts, is insufficient in countering the problem at hand,

Anxious about the potential outcomes such as global air pollution, regional droughts and
bushfires, and potential water shortages, as research shows a 30% increase in wildfires globally
since 2000, with more than 600 million facing water scarcity,

1. Urges Non-Governmental Organisations and UN donor nations to donate a sum of USD

928,000 to be allocated to the establishment of the following programmes:

a. $570,000 for a resurgent 3-month programme to educate an estimated 5.9 million children
in schools countrywide about the consequences of deforestation and how to combat the
issue;

i. $20,000 for the development of the curriculum, inclusive of environmental experts,

curriculum designers and interactive modules such as online resources;

ii..$$250,000 to pay the salaries of teachers involved in the programme and a training
ooooprogramme for teachers containing workshops and the use of online platforms;

iii. $300,000 to the development of educational facilities with the use of environmentally
oooofriendly materials such as solar panels, bamboo and recycled materials;

b. $358,000 to a 3-month government-led campaign to raise awareness, promote sustainable

practices and engage communities in reforestation efforts:
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Session: 31st Annual MSMUN Ambassador: Sonia Kairu
Sponsor: Botswana Page 2 of 2

oi.oo$238,000 for advertisement via the media and communication such as television, social
oooomedia and radio broadcasts;

oii. o$120,000 for tree planting campaigns and competitions to raise awareness about the
ooooimportance of biodiversity and environmental sustainability;

2. Calls upon UN donor nations and Non-Governmental Organisations to bestow a sum of

USD 14,500,000 to the implementation of the following initiatives:

a. $9,750,000 to strengthen the enforcement of environmental laws and prosecution of those

who defy these laws:

i. $5,350,000 to personnel salaries and increase in monitoring of deforestation activities by

local authorities, the establishment of emergency response teams in dire situations and the
advancement of surveillance monitoring technology to reduce illegal deforestation rates
and improve rapid response capabilities;

oii.o$3,000,000 to the formation of a prosecution team that focuses solely on environmental law
oooooffenders;

b. USD 1,250,000 to educate the consequences of using environmentally unsustainable

commodities like timber, palm oil, and soy and promote ecological alternatives:

oi. oo$750,000 as incentives to farmers who adapt to sustainable techniques by transitioning to

ooooopractices such as agroforestry and organic farming;

oii.oo$1,000,000 for an awareness campaign about unsustainable products that engage local
ooooobrands to use more environmentally friendly products like bamboo, Brazil nuts and açai,
oooooleading to improved soil health and biodiversity;

3. Invites the office of the Brazilian environmental ministry to serve as a watchdog to

guarantee all the funds allotted are used appropriately;

4. Encourages further input or amendments to strengthen this resolution.

Committee: Ecology Advisor: S. Shah, B. Pfennig
Session: 31st Annual MSMUN Ambassador: Cheryl Kariuki
Sponsor: Egypt Page 1 of 2

Topic: Promoting Agroforestry for Sustainable Agricultural Practices with a 3-Year Pilot
program in Edo State, Nigeria

The General Assembly,

Guided by the Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) which tackles sustainable food
production systems and the implementation of resilient agricultural practices that help maintain
ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought,
flooding and other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality,

Recognizing that the 4 main consequences of climate change, i.e. flooding, drought, heat waves and
wild fires have put over 3.6 billion people, almost half the world’s population, at risk,

Cognizant that forests provide one of the most effective nature-based solutions to fight climate
change, as they have an immense capacity to store carbon, and that deforestation currently accounts
to 20% of greenhouse gas emissions,

Alarmed that Nigeria is a country that has been affected by deforestation, with only 1% of its primary
forest remaining and 90% of its trees having been cut down, the driving force behind it being the
clearing of forests for agricultural land use,
Deeply disturbed that in addition to deforestation, poor agricultural practices emit greenhouse gases
through livestock digestion, fertilizer use and energy from fossil fuels,
Realising the importance of sustainable agricultural practices for food security, environmental
conservation and economic resilience to reduce reliance on imported goods through local production,

Expressing its appreciation that modern, clean, and smart agricultural practices such as agroforestry
can optimize resource use, increase yield, and minimize environmental impact,
Affirming that agroforestry is a land use practice that combines cultivating trees and shrubs with crops
and livestock to create environmental, economic, and social benefits,

1. Suggests assigning a total of 500 existing maize, millet and bean farms and farmers to the pilot
programme, (see operative clause 3 below) with the goal of practising agroforestry:

a. Each farmer shall be provided with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) approved
seedlings to be bought locally as indicated below in Operative Clause 2;

2. Calls upon Donor Nations to provide a sum of USD 645,000 (from the USD 300 billion budget of
the COP 29 2024) for the following to practice agroforestry methods in southern state of Edo:

a. USD 250,000 for the provision of cash crop seedlings (1000 each per farmer at USD 0.50 each)
cassava, yam, maize and beans;

b. USD 250,000 for leguminous seedlings (1000 each per farmer at USD 0.50 each) such as acacia
to make the soil more nitrogen-rich, provide nutrients for organic fertilization and provide fodder
for livestock;
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c. USD 25,000 for tall tree seedlings such as indigenous ficas and filao (which are easy to grow and
need minimum maintenance), as well as fruit trees such as banana, papaya and pomegranate (100
each per farmer at USD 0.50 each) which will provide protective forest cover and prevent soil
erosion, and produce fruits to ensure of healthy nutrition within the community:

i. The cultivation of maize, millet and beans (agriculture), and the provision of protective trees
(forestry) will make the production more environmentally friendly, sustainable and yield more
crops;

3. Endorses the help of Green Sahara Farms (GSF), an organisation active in the application of
agroforestry in North and Central Nigeria:

a. Requesting GSF to locate appropriate farms with existing facilities and water sources in Edo State
in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture and with cooperation with UNEP;

b. To conduct a training of the 500 farmers in Edo State as mentioned above in Operational Clause
1:

i. 5 experts to be hired from GSF and to be paid an annual sum of USD 24,000 each for first year of
the 3-year Pilot Programme, covering their salaries, travel, materials, any other necessary cost;

ii. At the end of the first year of the pilot programme the operation can be handed over to the trained
farmers;

4. Reaffirms that the 500 farmers will be educated on the importance of agroforestry, focusing on its
long-term benefits, including its potential to reduce climate impacts, enhance soil quality and water
cycling, and provide socio-economic advantages and increased agricultural productivity;

5. Appeals to the UNEP to act as a watchdog for this pilot programme, to ensure there is no
misappropriation of funds;

6. Confirms that if the pilot programme is successful as a nature-based solution to fight climate change
and improve agricultural practices, it can be implemented in other states in Nigeria as well as other
countries world-wide;

7. Welcomes any amendments to further strengthen and improve the quality of this resolution.
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Topic: Implementing a 7-year Pilot Programme to Reduce the Loss of Biodiversity in

Vietnam and Help the United Nations Achieve Sustainable Development Goals 13 and 15

The General Assembly,

Observing Vietnam's biodiversity has decreased drastically throughout the years, and this
alarming decrease threatens to continue with the growing industry of plantations and
construction,

Keeping in mind, that Vietnam has a large cassava and rubber industry, which provides multiple
work opportunities and is vital to the economy, this industry is also a main source of biodiversity
loss,

Noting that Vietnam has struggled with the exploitation of biodiversity and needs more reliable
information about biodiversity,

Conscious that Vietnam has enforced laws about the environment, it has not strongly focused on
biodiversity; because of this, no law tackles protecting biodiversity,

Considering this problem not only deals with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 13
(Climate Action) and 15 (Life on land), but it is also the second most threatening problem to the
future of the environment that will drive and has driven many species to extinction if it is not
dealt with soon,

Cognizant that a main part of biodiversity loss is the illegal trade of wild animals such as tigers,
one of Vietnam's most traded animals,

Taking into account, that some organisations are helping to deal with it, they are not making the
hoped-for progress,

Deeply disturbed by the increasing intensity of the loss of Indigenous wildlife, it’s becoming
more and more difficult to find a sustainable solution to the problem,

1. Calls for help from funding from donor nations to help in the protection of biodiversity to save
many animal and plant species in Vietnam:
a. Vietnam will begin a 7-year pilot programme funded by the donor nations for 30,000,000 United
States Dollars (USD) throughout the 7 years; they would be receiving 4,285,000 USD each year;
b. If needed, money can be raised at a yearly fundraiser for the pilot programme, or by using money
set aside for environmental needs, but it is up to the sponsors to decide how they want to obtain
funding;
2. Designates that this pilot programme will take place on the east side of the Hon Tre Nho, where
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340 metres of it will be cleared out to make a more habitable environment for endangered plants
and animals as a sanctuary:
a. This pilot programme will be focused on biodiversity only due to the lack of
biodiversity-focused organisations; this will help make more immediate and improving results;
3. Further requests partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), and the French Development Agency (AFD) as watchdogs
to continue efforts to preserve biodiversity and to help lower the rates of illegal animal trade:
a. The organisation would help to enforce wildlife preservation laws, and would also work with
legal firms to design fair laws;
b. To ensure that the seeds are compatible with the environment that is already on the island, we
would like to work with environmental scientists such as Tu Binh Minh, who has done work on
environmental chemistry in the past;
c. Private jets would be used to transport the animals and seeds to the island, costing around
675,000 USD in total;
4. It suggests that the majority of funding from donor nations will go to clearing out the location
and preserving and transporting the endangered species:
a. The land would have to be cleared out of all the species that do not work well with the
endangered plants or animal life, and we would be clearing out the land that is not being
inhabited and planting more diverse wildlife and nature:
i. Clearing out land of that size usually costs around 1,000,000 USD, which is the total amount of
land needed to make this project work;
b. We would get the seeds from Fauna & Flora, an organisation that works to collect and preserve
the seeds of plants in Vietnam:
i. The rest of the funding would go to the maintenance of sustaining the bio-friendly land, such as
the equipment and staff;
ii. In the 7 years of the pilot programme, all together the workers’ payment will be a minimum of
24,000 USD;
iii. Throughout the seven years all together the 100 workers would be paid 2,400,000 USD;
c. Workers and volunteers will live on the island's west side while working on the programme:
i. Everyone working on the project will have a vacation and will rotate in 3-month shifts;
5. Urges that if this resolution goes through, it will help spread it worldwide in places that are also
rapidly losing biodiversity, such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Peru, and Papua New Guinea;
6. Invites any further ideas or suggestions to help reinforce this resolution.
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Topic: Tackling air pollution due to uncontrolled mining of coal and minerals in Obrenovac,
Serbia in 3 years
The General Assembly,
Alarmed by the catastrophic consequences of mining activities on both our environment and the
communities that inhabit it, as we witness a troubling rise in pollution levels,
Deeply troubled by the grim statistics that 45% of global Carbon Dioxide emissions stem from
coal extraction, contributing to escalating temperatures and further intensifying the challenges
posed by climate change worldwide,
Expressing our heartfelt despair over the reported 15,000 deaths in Belgrade and Bor due to
elevated PM2.5 levels, which pose serious risks to the respiratory health of individuals and families
affected by this crisis,
Recognising the efforts of the UNDP initiative, the ‘Clean Air Innovation Challenge,’ conducted
in Serbia, which, however, faced difficulty in achieving significant outcomes, particularly the
challenges of insufficient funding and public resistance,
Bearing in mind Serbia’s membership in the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change) since 2001 and their involvement as a Party in the Paris agreement in 2017,
Observing the alarming increase in PM2.5 (particulate matter) concentrations recently in Serbia,
posing a severe and immediate threat to our air quality, respiratory life and public health,

Referring to the EU's official climate change plan, with its evaluative sustainability goals,

Reminding of the higher probabilities of natural calamities like temperature rises and floods in the
Western Balkan regions, which will pose significant devastation amongst the citizens,
Noting with satisfaction that this resolution aims to fulfil SDGs 7 (affordable and clean energy)
and 13 (climate action),
1. Urges Greenpeace and IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) to assist in the
construction of an awareness program for the understanding of all ages, through which the
disadvantages and aftermaths of using coal for energy are distinctly emphasized;
2. Appeals to the EU and UN donor nations to donate a sum of $ 8,032,500 for the construction of a
10 MW solar farm, located in regions like Kragujevac which can successfully operate by providing
renewable energy to factories, as a cleaner alternative to extracting and burning coal:
a. $ 5,000,000 for the installation cost of 25,000 panels;
b. $ 20,000 for a 12-hectare site cost, $ 312,500 for the installation of 25 inverters and $ 200,000 for
fencing infrastructure;
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c. Additional $ 1,000,000 and $ 1,500,000 for mounting and grid connectivity respectively;
3. Calls for stricter regulation and authorisation enforcement to ensure that international companies
comply with EU environmental standards, which are currently under the supervision of The
Ministry of Environmental Protection of the Republic of Serbia:
a. Re-evaluation of licenses and limits of extraction on an annual basis with an addition of export
fees to be able to control mining quantities;
4. Strongly advises international companies to incorporate and integrate carbon capture systems into
their facilities during initial planning of sites, which can be implemented worldwide to guarantee
a satisfactory AQI (Air Quality Index);
5. Invites the UNEP to conduct annual site checks for upcoming and established projects, monitoring
environmental impacts like emission levels through detectors positioned near these areas, for
mining activities carried out within the location:
a. These reports must be compiled and reviewed by the Ministry of Mining and Energy and Republic
Institute for the Protection of Nature, and validated by UNEP, before the projects' next renewal;
6. Affirms that with the success of this resolution, countries like Peru can also administer the same;
7. Welcomes any suggestions to strengthen this resolution further.