Committee for Government Representatives of
Developing Nations

Developing nations have their own economic and political concerns when it comes to decreasingthe emission of greenhouse causing gases. As a committee, you will investigate what these concerns are and come to a conclusion on whether or not you believe it is in your best interest to sign the proposed piece of legislation on cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

As the government committee, you must address the following questions:

• What is the present policy on global warming and decreasing emissions of greenhouse gases for the countries you represent?
  
• What type of economy exists in the countries that you represent?

• What type of industry exists ?
  
• How would signing this treaty effect economic growth of your representative nations?
  
• By signing this treaty what countries will you be in agreement with?
  How will this effeect your relationship with these countries?
  
• By not signing this treaty what countries will you be in agreement with?
  How will this effeect your relationship with these countries?
  
• How will this effect the popularity of the government in power?
  What impact will this have on electoral chances of the party in power?
  Which interest groups do the people in power need to apease?
  
• Who makes the final descision? Is the president active or does he deligate responsibility to experts?
  
• How would your ideal piece of legislation on Global Warming read?
  
• Do you intend to agree to the proposed piece of legislation?

The committee members must now decide which roles each individual will play in the decision making process. 

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