The World Assembly,
Acknowledging the valiant efforts made to limit light pollution to improve the environment and wellness of the public.
Concerned, however, that the solutions presented do not solve or substantially reduce the issue of light pollution, instead primarily addressing a WA nation’s energy use. Noting several examples as to the inefficiency of the resolution thusly in the following clauses:
- Regarding clause 2.a., low energy lights (LEDs, low pressure fluorescent lights, etc.) do not lower the amount of light pollution as hoped by the original legislation, instead, as previously mentioned, only reduce energy use.
- Indicating that the legislation provides suggestions rather than requiring meaningful change, thus having little effect on WA nations.
Alarmed by the possibility that, due to clause 5 granting the IAO the ultimate adjudicative authority over disputes, the IAO may unilaterally force nations to implement light pollution controls on a shared border solely based on the appeals of the requesting nation, despite potential pushback by the impacted nations.
Recognizing that, due to such extreme infringements in the handling of disputes regarding light pollution or other concerns, disputes between nations may best be served through direct negotiations between the nations in question, rather than the final decision being rendered by an outside party.
Gravely concerned that, due to the forcing of member-nations to indemnify WASP for any costs it may incur in the process of reducing light pollution in a nation, that member-nations may be unable to affect any reasonable change, as there are no provisions for aid to be given to requesting nations who may desire improvement but may not be able to afford it.
Ultimately displeased that such an ineffectual resolution may be allowed to stand.
Hereby repeals GA#697 “Reducing Light Pollution.”
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Draft 2
The World Assembly,
Acknowledging the valiant efforts made to limit light pollution to improve the environment and wellness of the public.
Concerned, however, that the solutions presented do not solve or substantially reduce the issue of light pollution, instead primarily addressing a WA nation’s energy use.
Regarding clause 2.a., low energy lights (ex. LEDs, low pressure fluorescent lights, etc.) do not lower the amount of light pollution as hoped by the original legislation. Instead, as previously mentioned, only reduce energy use.
Indicating that the legislation provides suggestions rather than requiring meaningful change, thus having little effect on WA nations.
Alarmed by the possibility that, due to clause 5 granting the IAO the ultimate adjudicative authority over disputes, the IAO may unilaterally force nations to implement light pollution controls on a shared border solely based on the appeals of the requesting nation, despite potential pushback by the impacted nations.
Recognizing that, due to such extreme infringements in the handling of disputes regarding light pollution or other concerns, disputes between nations may best be served through direct negotiations between the nations in question, rather than the final decision being rendered by an outside party.
Gravely concerned that, due to forcing member-nations to indemnify WASP for any costs it may incur in the process of reducing light pollution, member-nations may be unable to affect any reasonable change as there are no provisions for aid to be given to requesting nations who may desire improvement but may not be able to afford it.
Ultimately displeased that such an ineffectual resolution may be allowed to stand.
Hereby repeals GA#697 “Reducing Light Pollution.”
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Draft 3
The World Assembly,
Acknowledging the valiant efforts made to limit light pollution to improve the environment and wellness of the public.
Concerned, however, that the solutions presented do not solve or substantially reduce the issue of light pollution, instead primarily addressing a WA nation’s energy use.
Noting that, regarding clause 2.a., low energy lights (e.g. LEDs, low pressure fluorescent lights) do not lower the amount of light pollution as hoped by the original legislation, but merely reduce energy use.
Disappointed that GA#697 provides suggestions rather than requiring meaningful change, thus having little effect on WA nations.
Alarmed by the possibility that, due to clause 5 granting the IAO the ultimate adjudicative authority over disputes, the IAO may unilaterally force nations to implement light pollution controls on a shared border solely based on the appeals of the requesting nation. Thus, ignoring the interests of other member nations.
Recognizing that, due to such extreme infringements in the handling of disputes regarding light pollution or other concerns, disputes between nations are best served through direct negotiations between the nations in question, rather than a third party.
Gravely concerned that, due to forcing member-nations to indemnify WASP for any costs it may incur in the process of reducing light pollution, member-nations may be unable to affect any reasonable change as there are no provisions for aid to be given to requesting nations who may desire improvement but may not be able to afford it.
Ultimately displeased that such an ineffectual resolution might be allowed to stand.
Hereby repeals GA#697 “Reducing Light Pollution.”
Co-authors: Pathonia, Belleroph, Dushina
