[DRAFT] On Biological Diversity

[Jean Pierre Trudeau]

Alright, Delegates. if no one has anything else to add I'm submitting it soon. You have until tomorrow.

Why? There will be two in the queue ahead of this one. Even if you campaign it to quorum, it will be well over a week before it gets to vote.

[Mundiferrum]

HOLD ON

Explain to me what this bill does, without the legal jargon, because with the legal jargon, it appears that it does nothing but create a committee and urge that people not kill biology.

Also, can you please rename the bill to something more descriptive?

1. Requires that all member states directly involved in the extraction of biological resources from shared biological systems acknowledge the harmful effects of such actions on biological diversity, and to reasonably and responsibly limit damage caused as a result of their practices;
Basically, nations should try and preserve biological diversity as much as they can.
2. Calls for member states to develop national strategies, plans, or programmes for the conservation and sustainable use of shared biological resources where they have not already done so, and where it is applicable;
Same as 1, pretty much, but with more finesse
3. Establishes the World Assembly Agency for the Preservation of Biological Diversity as an organ of the World Assembly Scientific Programme (WASP), whose mission shall be the coordination and implementation of research and conservation programs related to the preservation of diversity in biological systems.
The Agency thing
4. Further entrusts the Agency with the responsibility of identifying and monitoring at risk biological systems, bringing them to the attention of relevant nation-states, and with providing expert advice and practical support to relevant parties.
More Agency things
5. Requires that all states negotiate in good faith the methodologies of preservation in shared systems where differences in opinion exist. Where such disputes occur, the Agency shall act as a neutral intermediary and can offer no undue favour or recourse towards nation-states or other relevant entities;
The Agency happens to be an aside here. Nations are simply required by this clause to share their systems of preservation and whatever, so that no problems between their systems might occur.
6. Affirms that the Agency has no political affiliations outside of the World Assembly and is not imbued with the legislative authority to act within the boundaries of individual nation-states nor interfere with private resource industries without the expressed permission of relevant authorities.
From my understanding, this states that the Agency can't really muck about with nations' mode of preservation unless it relates to other nations. I'm not very sure if this clause is necessary, though, or even appropriate, since this somehow unduly depowers what the agency can do (I mean, what if whatever plans the individual nations have was stupid, or something?)

I have to note, a lot of people in this assembly might not understand the importance of biological diversity (basically, that without it, nature wouldn't have the necessary balance to sustain its components, hence depleting the area, and basically everyone, of its bounty); I suggest adding a clause noting its direct importance. Or am I too late?

And if you were to retitle it, I suggest something like "Preserving Biological DIversity" or whatever.

[Festive Old Folks]

Alright, Delegates. if no one has anything else to add I'm submitting it soon. You have until tomorrow.

Why? There will be two in the queue ahead of this one. Even if you campaign it to quorum, it will be well over a week before it gets to vote.

To get the ball rolling on debate, of course. No one wants to comment until it's too late, then everyone loses their minds because they can't. Now I have delicious, delicious feedback with which to work.

I have to note, a lot of people in this assembly might not understand the importance of biological diversity (basically, that without it, nature wouldn't have the necessary balance to sustain its components, hence depleting the area, and basically everyone, of its bounty); I suggest adding a clause noting its direct importance. Or am I too late?

And if you were to retitle it, I suggest something like "Preserving Biological DIversity" or whatever.

The remarks of the representative from Mundiferrum are well considered and I shall begin rewriting the preamble soon.

Imperium Anglorum wrote:
HOLD ON

Explain to me what this bill does, without the legal jargon, because with the legal jargon, it appears that it does nothing but create a committee and urge that people not kill biology.

Also, can you please rename the bill to something more descriptive?

The name is still a working title, so I'll get back to you on a more descriptive one.

As to what it does, it requires member states to actively cooperate and strategise on preserving biological diversity in shared systems (as defined in the definitions section) for the long-term profit of nations involved in the extraction of resources, and the longevity of the biological systems themselves. It strikes a balance between those who wish to exploit shared resources, and those who wish to preserve them.

[The Dark Star Republic]

OOC: I'm sorry I haven't commented more on this and I appreciate your frustration at the lack of feedback. Nonetheless, would you be willing to wait to see if the Environmental, Mild category is introduced? This seems like a perfect example of a resolution that's general, but not strong enough to merit "All Businesses".

[Festive Old Folks]

OOC: I'm sorry I haven't commented more on this and I appreciate your frustration at the lack of feedback. Nonetheless, would you be willing to wait to see if the Environmental, Mild category is introduced? This seems like a perfect example of a resolution that's general, but not strong enough to merit "All Businesses".

If you're going off this post, then it may take a while. I've long held misgivings about the categories in the past, however, so I would be willing to wait. Gives me an excuse to curb my impatience and rewrite some stuff, too.

Thank you for bringing that to my attention.