Writing a position paper is extremely important in HMUN. It will tell the committee about your delegation and what stance it takes. The position paper consists of 3 parts. The first part talks about the main issues. The second part talks about you country's national policies and your political stance. The last part talks about previous resolutions and the resolutions your country would like to see in the final resolution. I researched a little bit more and then started writing my position paper. Here it is,
POSITION PAPER
Committee:
Economic and Social Council & Regional Bodies
Topic:
Antarctic Treaty Secretariat
Country:
Bulgaria
School:
The Indian Public School
A.
The uniqueness and natural wild beauty of Antarctica is obliged to be
preserved, obeying the Antarctic treaty ever since the beginning of
it in 1959. However, this blessed continent is being deprived of its
rich resources and biodiversity, and hence inclining towards
diminishing isolation.
The
Antarctic Treaty was ratified during the Cold war, after which
entered seven claimant countries who made permanent territorial
claims. There were various research teams that ignited the importance
of this southern most continent after strenuous competitive
expeditions that still hold significance in history. Perhaps
ownership issues were once resolved by signing the Antarctic Treaty.
However , many countries are now silently maneuvering to make land
ownership mainly in King George Island, the only ice-free region.
Subsequently, some of the bases seem more of land settlements rather
than research stations.i
Also, illegal and unregulated fishing has lead to an unbalance in the
entire southern ocean ecosystem. These issues could go against the
articles of the treaty and would make the destruction of the world's
last great wilderness stand a victim of human activities. Keeping in
mind that the treaty is coming to an end, these issues should be
resolved at the soonest to save the existence of such a continent.
B.
Bulgaria had become a consultative party in 1998 after signing the
treaty in 1978. Being a full rights member, Bulgaria shows interest
in developing scientific research and thereby strengthening the
Antarctic treaty.
It
has shown great commitment in biodiversity and tourism management.
Minimizing the cumulative footprint of human activities takes high
priority in Bulgaria's vision. Bulgaria has also involved in
strengthening the climate change component of polar research to
promote an evidence based policy. Taking these forward, Bulgaria
hopes to address climate change, resource deficiency, and
implementation of environmentally friendly technologies under
international cooperation.ii
C.
As a nation, Bulgaria would support the following decisions in the
resolution :
The
resolution written shall support all scientific research programs in
the interest for future generations and for sustainable development
on earth. Focus on the the field of science is extremely important in
order to preserve the ecosystem of the southern ocean regulate
climatic changes. Ozone depletion, being the pressing issue today in
the Arctic will lead to disastrous effects if it is not taken care
of. PSCs, polar stratospheric clouds, which form instantly in the
extreme cold of the Antarctic region, play a major role in enhancing
the ozone depletion. An overall cooling trend due to this, has masked
warm temperatures. Considering this issue, it is not only the ozone
depletion that causes threat but also increased tourism which stands
the prime cause. Thus this factor must be sought to at hand as well.iii
Recognizing
existing territorial claims and also issuing new ones for additional
countries will help resolve the issue sooner as more countries can
participate in . Fishing rights must be given only to countries that
seek expansion of scientific interest. The region must solely be used
for scientific research into environment and protection of
ecosystems.
Bulgaria
believes that all signatories must contribute in unity to preserve
this significant region of earth, despite their differences in
governance, politics and religious traditions since they posses
developed economies, industry and science. Bulgaria will continue to
be a loyal partner in all scientific programs and will strive to
achieve international cooperation for the future of Antarctica.
i
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone_depletion
ii
President's speech
iii
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone_depletion
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