OPENING SPEECH

My delegation may not see; my delegation may not feel. The reason? It's mournful. One path
meets those that control the global concerns, while the other path, a mask makes up the
heavy framework that has suffered from climate migrants and forced displacement.

Dear chair and fellow delegates,

For this reason, we need to remove that mask and comprehend the dire situation highlighted
by the climate change crisis and humanity's predatory actions. That is why the delegation of
Kiribati believes that through a resilience approach aligned with sustainable measures, we
can promote a hopeful future, starting now.

In the end, we must ask ourselves: how can this mask be removed from our perspectives?
The answer is quite simple, dear delegates: address climate issues, together.

NOTIONS

- Heyyy, delegate of( ). Your speech was amazing! My delegation has some similiar
thoughts compared with the ones that you were discussing ( colocar algum traço
particular). What do you think of meeting each other during the first unmoderated
caucus, on the X we can discuss better our ideas:) > DIVIDIR
Local: close at the door/

- Heyy, delegate of ( ). Your speech was amazing! The part that you were talking
about ( ) was important for my delegation because our policies are similar on this
issue. Can we meet each other during the first unmoderated caucus? So we can
discuss better our similar ideas:)

HOOK IDEAS

- Narratives:
● Imagine a world where the rising tides not only reshape coastlines but
redefine lives. Envision communities forced to abandon their homes, not out
of choice, but out of necessity. This is the harsh reality faced by climate
migrants. As we delve into this critical topic, let us collectively become
architects of a sustainable future.
● The clock is ticking, and our planet is sending distress signals. Climate
migrants and environmental displacement are not abstract concepts; they are
urgent realities demanding immediate attention.
- Sentences:
● I have a dream < Mather Luther King
● In the words of Ban Ki-moon, 'Climate change does not respect border; it does
not respect who you are - rich and poor, small and big. Therefore, this is what
we call 'global challenges,' which require global solidarity.
● Eleanor Roosevelt once said, 'The destiny of world civilization depends upon
providing a decent standard of living for all mankind.' This includes those
displaced by climate change

- Music
● Taylor Swift: “It’s me hi, I’m the problem it’s me” <, in reality, the problem is
not Taylor Swift anymore, they start in:
● Honey, I rose up from the dead, I do it all the time < The music looks like
what made me do it, and people who suffer from climate migration need to
stand up from the dead every day to survivor
● But I keep cruising can’t stop, won’t stop moving < Shake it off, and my
delegation will not stop moving in the direction of the X
● AJR MUSIC: The world's smallest violin needs an audience/ So if I do not find
somebody soon (that's right, that's right)/ I'll blow up into smithereens and
spew my tiny symphony < World’s smallest violin
● And no thank you/ Is how it shoulda gone/ I should stay strong/ But I'm weak
< Weak

➔ Protecting climate migrants from natural disasters

● Protecting climate migrants from natural disasters requires a comprehensive and

compassionate approach that prioritizes their safety, well-being, and human rights.
First and foremost, preemptive measures must be implemented to mitigate the
impact of natural disasters on vulnerable communities. This involves strengthening
infrastructure, implementing early warning systems, and developing sustainable
land-use policies to minimize exposure to environmental hazards. Additionally,
international cooperation is crucial to establishing effective disaster response
mechanisms specifically tailored to the needs of climate migrants. This collaboration
can facilitate the swift deployment of humanitarian aid, ensuring timely access to
shelter, clean water, and healthcare services.
● Moreover, recognizing the unique vulnerabilities of climate migrants, legal
frameworks should be in place to protect their rights and ensure their inclusion in
national and international disaster response plans. Public awareness campaigns can
play a pivotal role in fostering empathy and understanding towards climate migrants,
dismantling stereotypes, and promoting a more inclusive approach to disaster relief.
Ultimately, safeguarding climate migrants from natural disasters necessitates a
multidimensional strategy that addresses the root causes of climate-induced
displacement while simultaneously offering immediate support and protection during
emergencies.
● In a follow-up study, Beine and Parson (2017) extend their previous analysis by
distinguishing between poor and middle-income origin countries. Moreover, they
focus on the net total effect of climate change on international migration. Their
estimates show that natural disasters, measured as the sum of episodes with
short-term environmental shocks, such as floods and extreme temperatures in the
 origin country, are associated with higher out-migration. Moreover, natural
disaster-induced migration is characterized by a positive selection with respect to
skills, exacerbating the brain drain in developing countries.
● Between 2008 and 2014, 184.6 million people were forced from their homes due to
floods, earthquakes, tropical storms, volcanic eruptions, and other natural disasters,
with 19.3 million newly displaced in 2014, according to the latest available data from
the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC).
● Though often interlinked, as incremental climate change can increase the risk of
certain natural disasters, their onset, and consequences have widely varying
implications for regional migration and international policymaking. People move in
smaller or less frequent waves, depending on how acute the crisis becomes or what
their means allow, making such migration harder to track. With environmental
concerns increasingly linked to migration, finding policy answers may assume more
prominence on the international migration agenda in the years ahead.

● Solution: The delegation of Kiribati endorses the importance of maintaining the

security and the protection of climate migrants from natural disasters. For this reason,
we suggest the implementation of the “Stand up Climate Migrant Programme” aiming
at the acknowledgment of individuals who will have to relocate due to natural
disasters. Thus, the government parties should guarantee that displacement will be
monitored and ensure that there will be institutional support for “proper resettlement”.
Also, ough the partnership with the National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA)
to give support in identifying proper resettlement and allocating each individual to
establish dignity and human accessibility during the process. Still, shall there be the
implementation of a monitoring program aiming at the recognition of risk areas and
overseeing where there is more probability that a natural disaster happens. In this
case, the NAPA shall grant periodic analyses at countries' parties highlighting the
vulnerable areas where may occur natural disaster, providing that support this
committee can guarantee more adaption and avoid death or more tension crises.
Furthermore, to make the process more feasible the I-Kiribati recommends the
support of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) which will
promote the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, a
global agreement that emphasizes the importance of early warning, risk assessment,
and community resilience. The organization supports countries in developing and
strengthening their disaster risk reduction strategies.

➔ Climate migrant's impact on women and children (minority groups)

● Women: For many women around the world, the decision to migrate in the context of
climate change is often related to scarcity of natural resources, as women are often
the primary resource gatherers for their families. Specifically, poor and marginalized
women tend to have less adaptive capacity due to limited resources and restricted
access to legal, policy and decision-making processes. However, migration and
displacement as a result of climate change may also exacerbate the risks of violence,
with well-documented increases in gender-based violence in the aftermath of
disasters, particularly for women and girls who are displaced or live in camps or other
places without privacy.28 Domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual abuse
 and exploitation, and child, early and forced marriage also increase significantly
during climate crises

An estimated 1.5 million girls in Malawi are at risk of forced marriage as a result of
food shortages and increased poverty due to climate change.

● Children: 6 Trafficking of women and girls from areas affected by climate change has
also been identified in India and Nepal.37 The Children’s Climate Risk Index
highlights that the impacts of climate change disrupt institutional and protective
systems and may lead to increased displacement and migration, putting millions of
children at risk of exploitation, forced labor, and abuse. Children, particularly girls,
migrating alone or separated from their parents are at a high risk of emotional,
physical, and sexual violence.

● Minority Groups: While lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer
(LGBTIQ+) migrants in the context of climate change have not been a focus of
research and data collection,39 the multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination
they face make them more vulnerable to climate impacts. Moreover, disaster risk
reduction and recovery strategies usually prioritize support and assistance for
heteronormative couples or single-parent families, even though research has shown
that LGBTIQ+ people are at heightened risk of experiencing discrimination and
violence in temporary or emergency accommodation

● Solution: The delegation of Kiribati suggest a Multifaced Approach associated with 3

main principles and paths: 1- Governments; 2- UN Agencies; 3- Civil Society
Organizations. The Government should develop and implement gender-responsive
migration policies, laws, and services that protect and promote the human rights of
migrant women, girls, children, and minority groups to address their specific
situations of vulnerability, including gender-based violence and trafficking in persons,
in the context of climate change. For this reason, should there be the establishment
of Policies Deductions promote the goals promoted by the IOM (International
Organization on Migration). Also, should there be an investment in the collection,
analysis, and dissemination of data and minority statistics on climate change and
migration to support evidence-based policies and programs. Create
gender-responsive regular migration pathways related to climate change that allow
for both temporary and permanent migration. Ensure that clear and
gender-responsive information on existing visas and migration pathways is available
for those migrating to climate change in languages relevant to communities that are
most at risk of hazards. 2- UN Agencies: should support policymakers and
practitioners in the development and implementation of minority-responsive migration
governance related to climate change, including by building their technical capacity.
Support governments and regional organizations to collect, analyze, and disseminate
minority data and gender statistics on migration in the context of climate change. •
Facilitate regional dialogues on the creation of gender-responsive agreements on
migration to climate change or the adjustment of existing regional migration policies
to address climate change–related migration. 3- Civil Society: Should provide
migrants with gender-responsive information about existing regular migration
channels in the context of climate change and disasters, the possible risks of
 migration, and how to access services to help ensure that migration is as safe as
possible. • Provide gender-responsive support to migrant women in all their diversity
to integrate into destination communities and find decent work, education, and
livelihood opportunities.

➔ Preserving culture loss of climate migrants

● In this context, a crucial concern arises the preservation of the culture of these
communities facing the loss of their homes due to climate change. Culture is
inherently linked to the environment in which it develops, reflecting the history,
traditions, languages, and unique identities of a people. When climate migrants are
forced to leave their lands due to adverse environmental conditions, they face not
only physical and economic challenges but also a significant threat to their rich
cultural heritage.
● The first issue is preserving culture and language. Language is the primary vehicle for
cultural transmission, and its extinction represents an irreparable impoverishment of
human heritage. Furthermore, cultural traditions and practices are intimately
connected to the geographical and climatic environment of a region. When
communities are displaced to areas with distinct characteristics, adaptation
becomes an imperative need. Preserving ancestral traditions in this new context is a
challenge but also an opportunity for cultural innovation.
● The international community must come together to create policies that protect not
only the basic rights of climate migrants but also their rich cultural heritage.
protecting culture in the face of climate migrant loss is a matter of social justice and
the preservation of human diversity. Global collaboration, the implementation of
specific measures, and the promotion of educational initiatives are fundamental
steps to ensure that, even in the face of climate adversities, affected communities
can preserve and transmit their rich cultural heritage to future generations.

● Solution: Create a Culture Museum Digital focus on preserving cultural heritage such
as language, behavior, and ancestry knowledge because migration may mean a
national and cultural loss, especially when most traditions are preserved orally. This
should be materialized by the l presence in the metaverse, and provided by
renowned agency The Monkeys and production house Collider will have joined
forces. Their joint effort should involve the comprehensive cataloging, mapping,
recording, and preservation of historical documents, cultural practices, family albums,
traditional songs, and other aspects of each culture. The aim is to capture as much of
the nation’s cultural heritage as possible. The practice should give more priority to
islands in Pacific Countries ( Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru) where the risk of flood and
climate migrant crises is more intensified, but it also the acknowledgment of minority
groups that have their cultural ID threatened.
➔ Displacement: causes and consequences
● Its causes are diverse and deeply rooted in socioeconomic, political, and
environmental issues, generating significant consequences for affected populations
and global stability. In this context, it is crucial to understand the origins of this
phenomenon and its ramifications in order to seek effective solutions and promote a
fairer and more sustainable world.
● The causes of human displacement are vast and interconnected. In many cases,
political crises and armed conflicts emerge as predominant factors, forcing entire
communities to abandon their homes in search of safety
● The consequences of human displacement are extensive and impact both origin and
destination communities. In origin regions, the mass exodus often results in the loss
of skills and resources, weakening social and economic structures. Moreover, forced
displacement frequently perpetuates cycles of poverty and vulnerability, creating a
conducive environment for prolonged conflicts.
● To effectively address the causes and consequences of human displacement, a
collaborative and global approach is imperative. This includes promoting
international agreements aimed at preventing conflicts, investing in sustainable
development to reduce economic disparities, and implementing measures to adapt to
climate change. Furthermore, it is crucial to strengthen reception and integration
systems to ensure that destination communities can effectively and compassionately
handle the influx of new members.

KIRIBATI NOTION

● -Kiribati women play a significant role in the country’s economic and development
processes. In the 2015 Census Report Vol. 2, women represented 50.9 per cent of
Kiribati’s population and contributed to the country’s economic development both with
both formal paid work (59.76 per cent rate of labour force participation) and unpaid
work caring for children, elders and household management (KNSO, 2015). The
Kiribati Government recognises the importance of women’s economic
empowerment— i.e., improving women’s access to income-generating activities,
especially through handicraft making and access to markets and agriculture to
improve women’s status and livelihoods—as a key pillar for building strong, resilient
I-Kiribati families
● Between 2011 and 2018, Kiribati accessed about USD 54.9 million from bilateral and
multilateral sources for climate change and disaster risk management activities. With
funding from the Green Climate Fund, the total amount of Climate and Disaster Risk
Management funding accessed by Kiribati will increase to USD 83.5 million (MFED,
2019). From this funding, the largest proportion will be aimed at water and sanitation
(40 per cent), followed by energy (19 per cent), transport infrastructure (12 per cent),
conservation and biodiversity (8 per cent), enabling environment (8 per cent), and
agriculture and food security (5 per cent). Unlike most other Pacific Island countries,
about 82 per cent of the total funding for climate change and disaster risk
management accessed by Kiribati was reflected in the national budget, and 18 per
cent was off budget.
● The Government of the Republic of Kiribati initiated the process of developing a
Kiribati Joint Implementation Plan on Climate Change and Disaster Risk
Management (KJIP) in 2011.
● Anote Tong, former president of Kiribati, advocates for “migrating with dignity.” This
policy was designed to give citizens the tools to relocate legally, finding work in other
nations like Australia and New Zealand. Tong prefers this slow and methodical
transition to the alternative – moving tens of thousands of citizens at once in
response to a catastrophic flood or drought. A planned migration means that I-Kiribati
(Kiribati citizens) can move on their own accord, instead of becoming climate
refugees – victims of climate change left stateless with questionable legal rights and
potentially perceived as burdens on any host country.
● The total unemployment rate in 2010 was 31%. In 2011, the government began a
program at the Kiribati Institute of Technology for Technical and Vocational Education
and Training to “upskill” young persons through carpentry, plumbing, nursing,
accounting, and other marketable trades. Over half of young employees are out of
work and many are migrating to South Tarawa, Kiribati’s capital, where life is
perceived as ‘easier’ than on the outer islands.
● Kiribati is only one example of how Pacific Island Countries (PICs) disproportionately
suffer the consequences of climate change. According to a 2015 World Bank
analysis, climate events like rising sea levels and severe weather events cost Pacific
Island nations an average of US $284 million every year, making it nearly impossible
for them to rise out of poverty.

VOCABULARY

➢ foster - fomentar
➢ heavily - fortemente
➢ damage - dano
➢ famine - fome
➢ target - visando/objetivando
➢ halt - suspensão, parar
➢ label - rotulado
➢ hinder - impedir
➢ withstant - resistir/aguentar
➢ handled - tratado/manuseado
➢ overwhelming - esmagador
➢ hurricanes - furacões
➢ hazards - perigo/riscos
➢ In conclusion, our delegation urges all member states to consider the greater
good and work collaboratively towards a comprehensive and lasting solution
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➢ Detail: detalhe/ponto
➢ Onset: incio

ADDITIONAL SEARCH

● The National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on

Climate Change (UNFCCC) is a comprehensive report that countries submit to the
UNFCCC to communicate their efforts, plans, and achievements in addressing
climate change. The UNFCCC is an international treaty established in 1992 with the
goal of addressing global climate change and its impacts. One of the key
requirements of the UNFCCC is for participating countries to regularly submit
National Communications, which are detailed documents that provide information on
a country's greenhouse gas emissions, vulnerability to climate change, and the
measures being taken to mitigate and adapt to these changes.
● The National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) is a strategic
framework developed by countries that are particularly vulnerable to the
adverse effects of climate change. NAPA is a key component of the United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and serves as a
means for developing countries to identify and prioritize their adaptation
needs.