BGA/7/15
Sponsored by Carol Chen, Keya Virmani, Shaksam Varshney, Amira Selvam of Ravenwood High School
The delegates above represented the Delegation of Iran.
This legislation was filed in the Social, Humanitarian and Cultural category
Presented as part of the MUN B 2023 conference
| 1 | To the 2023 General Assembly of the Model United Nations, |
| 2 | |
| 3 | Expressing the deep concern that Iran is facing an extreme heat wave with water insecurity |
| 4 | further intensifying the climate crisis, |
| 5 | |
| 6 | Concerned that as climate change progressively gets worse and worse throughout time, the days |
| 7 | become more scorching hot, |
| 8 | |
| 9 | Expressing that as natural and artificial lakes dry up, droughts get progressively worse, |
| 10 | |
| 11 | Disturbed that water shortages powered protests among the citizens of Iran, |
| 12 | |
| 13 | Deeply disturbed that the Taliban, a terrorist organization in Afghanistan, is restricting water flow |
| 14 | into the Helmand River, escalating the crisis of water shortages, |
| 15 | |
| 16 | Concerned that groundwater is diminishing day by day leaving millions of people without access to |
| 17 | clean drinking water, |
| 18 | |
| 19 | Acknowledging the thirty-seven million people living in the eleven biggest cities in Iran are already |
| 20 | facing severe water shortages, adding more to their troubles, |
| 21 | |
| 22 | Stressing that temperatures reached one hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit, nearly reaching the |
| 23 | limits of human survival. Taking into account that protests over water and food insecurity are |
| 24 | tearing the country apart, |
| 25 | |
| 26 | Bearing in mind that desertification, sinkholes, and salty soil are becoming more widespread and |
| 27 | threatening the agricultural sector, |
| 28 | |
| 29 | Distraught that evapotranspiration has mounted from seventy percent to eighty in the last 50 |
| 30 | years, |
| 31 | |
| 32 | Considering that water demand will exceedingly escalate in various parts of Iran, |
| 33 | |
| 34 | Taking note that water shortages have exacerbated poverty in marginalized communities, driving |
| 35 | |
| 36 | Being mindful that due to water and political crises, the fertility rate of Iran is 1.7 which is below |
| 37 | the replacement rate of 2.1. Decreasing trends in the population would lead to even more troubles |
| 38 | concerning the livelihoods of the citizens and the gross domestic product of Iran, |
| 39 | |
| 40 | Considering that authorities have not taken action to help these conditions, insisting on “use less |
| 41 | water” even though it has taken a significant toll on citizens in Iran. Protesters who have revolted |
| 42 | for their needs have been shot dead by the government, |
| 43 | |
| 44 | Bringing attention that over 97% of the country is experiencing drought to some degree, a |
| 45 | staggering sixty-six million citizens, |
| 46 | |
| 47 | Alarmed that the expansion of unskilled agriculture has led to the depletion of groundwater, one of |
| 48 | the biggest sources of water for Iranian citizens, |
| 49 | |
| 50 | The Delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran hereby : |
| 51 | |
| 52 | Establishes three key methods that fix the water crisis efficiently. By helping Iran with its water |
| 53 | crisis, engaging with the country on rebuilding the hydrological cycle for the benefit of ecological |
| 54 | security and climate adaptation is a new area of policy engagement of the utmost relevance in this |
| 55 | age of climate change, |
| 56 | |
| 57 | First, requests organizations and funds to set up large education programs that educate farmers so |
| 58 | they have a better understanding of farming techniques that do not diminish the amount of |
| 59 | groundwater. These education systems will be run by skilled agriculture officials from other |
| 60 | developed countries, |
| 61 | |
| 62 | Secondly, the Republic of Iran urges the UN to negotiate sending diplomats to Iran. As the Taliban |
| 63 | restricts water flow into the Helmand River, diplomats will relieve the tensions between the two |
| 64 | countries, leading to more water access for the Iranian people, |
| 65 | |
| 66 | Ultimately to conclude, calls on the UN to provide methods for improving the irrigation systems. By |
| 67 | the construction of such systems, water will be redirected to the agricultural fields and into the |
| 68 | ground. |
| 69 | |
| 70 | Establishes education programs that will allow uneducated farmers to gain the required knowledge |
| 71 | to farm sustainably, which will therefore save more groundwater to provide access to clean |
| 72 | drinking water, |
| 73 | |
| 74 | Affirming that the diplomats sent to Iran are to attempt and succeed in establishing peace to lead |
| 75 | stable farming which will relieve tension which will further lead to more access to water, |
| 76 | |
| 77 | Understanding by collaboration with international partners, Iran can experience expertise of |
| 78 | technology and resources that can contribute to improving water management and conservation |
| 79 | efforts, |
| 80 | |
| 81 | Assures that the new and improved irrigation systems will distribute water to the poorest and most |
| 82 | needy regions of Iran, |
| 83 | |
| 84 | Noting that addressing and educating public awareness and engaging in water conservation and |
| 85 | management is crucial, |
| 86 | |
| 87 | Encouraging teaching conservative practices such as reducing waste and adopting sustainable |
| 88 | agricultural practices can be key to a prosperous water future in Iran, |
| 89 | Calls for strengthening the government system of water management and tackling political |
| 90 | mismanagement. This includes : |
| 91 | |
| 92 | Implementing policy reforms that promote integrated water resource management, efficient |
| 93 | irrigation practices, and sustainable use of water |
| 94 | |
| 95 | Improve coordination and fluidity among government agencies to ensure effective implementation |
| 96 | of water policies |
| 97 | |
| 98 | Requests 115 million USD per year in funds to the United Nations Department of Economic and |
| 99 | Social Affairs (UN-DESA), |
| 100 | |
| 101 | Emphasizing the need to improve the irrigation system, 100 million in sums will be needed for the |
| 102 | rebuilding of the hydrological cycle, |
| 103 | |
| 104 | Investing in modern irrigation systems, such as drip, can significantly and efficiently improve |
| 105 | water proficiency and reduce waste. This system delivers water directly to the plant's roots, using |
| 106 | less evaporation and maximizing water utilization, |
| 107 | |
| 108 | Exclaiming the need for another 10 million for the education of farmers and workers about the |
| 109 | appropriate farming practices that do not strip the groundwater is an important step toward |
| 110 | sustainable agricultural practices. This is essential to preserve groundwater resources that are vital |
| 111 | for the growth of crops and the sustainability of farming businesses, |
| 112 | |
| 113 | Additionally requesting another 5 million to negotiate with diplomats to resolve matters related to |
| 114 | the restriction of water resources, |
| 115 | |
| 116 | Reaffirms that this will provide the necessary guidance on how to address the issue and potentially |
| 117 | secure the necessary funds and support for resolving water-related challenges resulting in less |
| 118 | tension and more clean, flowing water for the citizens of Iran, |
| 119 | |
| 120 | Calls upon that this bill be enacted on January 1st and enables construction to begin on January |
| 121 | 1st, 2024 starting in the city of Rasht, making its way throughout Iran, |
| 122 | |
| 123 | Concludes that activation of these measures has the effectiveness to improve the availability of |
| 124 | clean, fresh water for the citizens of Iran. |
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