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Committee: General Assembly 1: Disarmament and International Security (DISEC)

Issue: The Impact of Climate Change on Global Security: Lake Chad Basin
Main Submitter: Brunei Darussalam
Co-submitter: Republic of Chad, Kingdom of Cambodia, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Republic
of Kazakhstan, Republic of Senegal, Republic of Kenya
Signatories: China, Germany, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Peru, Qatar, Sweden, Turkey, United
Kingdom, Vietnam

Keeping in mind Article 25 clause 1 of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights:
“Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself
and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social
services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood,
old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control,”
Alarmed by the 90% decrease in Lake Chad’s water body over the past 60 years and the
exacerbation of current issues that increased receding of the lake will bring
Deeply concerned by Boko Haram’s presence in the region and the difficulty of achieving stable
development in affected areas due to the dangers posed by the group’s activities,
Recognizing that if left unattended the number of refugees displaced would increase,
Welcoming the efforts made by humanitarian aid groups and United Nations organs such as the
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and member states of the Lake
Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) to ameliorate the situation in the basin,
Having considered the huge expenses required for the Transaqua project and that it might not be
possible to some nations,
Realizing that any solutions carried out will have to be environmentally sustainable for
succeeding generations,
Emphasizing, on the peaceful smooth cooperation between the Land Conservation and
Development Commission (LCDC) nations and the Lake Chad Basin Commission in order to
effectively carry out the resolution.
1. Authorizes the support of the National Joint Task Force by the United Nations Office of
Counter-Terrorism, that has agreed to “improve visibility, advocacy and resource
mobilization for United Nations counter-terrorism efforts” so that the troops can
effectively demobilize Boko Haram with more effectiveness such as but not limited to:
 a) suggesting funds of a sum of approximately $60 million which may be subject to
change depending on the conditions of the ordeal with Boko Haram;
b) training of troops which will be overseen by United Nations Peacekeeping forces
due to their experience in such military matters;
c) deploying of weapons from the United Nations Peacekeeping forces, again
because of the stock they already possess;
d) placing a representative of the Office on the National Joint Task Force to oversee
activities;

2. Calls for the construction of a canal with funds from the UN, amount to be named by the
United Nations Development Programme and a construction company willing to take
charge, that connects the Benue River in Nigeria, Lake Lagdo in Cameroon, Mayo Kebbi
River in Chad and finally to Logone River in Chad, a tributary of Lake Chad with reasons
such as but not limited to:
a) increasing jobs in the area
b) providing citizens with a fixed salary
c) increasing the skills of the citizens
d) replenishing the lake
e) increased access to water in lacking areas

3. Invites willing businesses to oversee the construction process of canals and provide basic
training to laborers in the region in return for gaining incentives from the LCDC through
a discussion with the member states;

4. Calls upon the nations of the Lake Chad Basin Commission to:
a) establish monitoring and sanctioning systems to ensure that member states of the
Commission adhere to their financial obligations and the rules of the Commission,
such as informing the Commission before embarking on any projects,
b) bestow the Commission with the power to resolve inter-state conflicts between
member nations stemming from land claims or the movement of displaced
persons.
c) work with member nations to devise a sustainable development plan for the
region for the next 10(?) years;
5. Forbides any oil and uranium extraction and or exploration in the region even though they
will provide large returns to the countries because of reasons such as:
a) the discovery of oil will revive Boko Haram and continue their crimes
b) bring about conflict in the region not only from Boko Haram as other parties wish to gain
the oil too through any means possible.
 6. Notes the negative impact agriculture has had on the region and recommends the
application of new sustainable agricultural methods through the following avenues:
a) switching to less water-intensive crops such as millets and pulses, and if not
available in LCB countries, have them shipped in and train farmers how to
cultivate them,
b) cooperation between Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
and affected states to develop national irrigation projects that will not further
harm the region and are sustainable
c) Carrying out solutions suggested by the FAO. (GUYS SUGGEST MORE)

7. Invites efforts towards the fight of desertification to be headed by the United Nations
Development Programme similar to the ones already put in place such as:
a) the planting of plants capable of drought such as acacia trees
b) the provision of agricultural kits to the community
c) and such other possible ideas suggested by the UNDP

8. Emphasizes the immediate need of refugees for more relief and IDP camps to be set up
with the intentions of
a) providing education to everyone
b) improving healthcare conditions
i) provide sanitary products and supplies
ii) vaccinate everyone with the necessary vaccinations
iii) supply camps with machinery required to do basic check-ups
c) supplying food to prevent malnutritions
d) creating more space for the overload of people in other IDP camps by
constructing homes
e) more sanitation facilities to provide safe drinking water
i) simple water filters (EXPAND MORE)
9. Notes the appeal of joining Boko Haram on affected persons, such as free education
and food security, and supports methods to combat radicalization:
a) providing education and training for affected persons, informing them on the
importance of protecting the lake ecosystem and introducing them to alternative
livelihoods;
b) improving food security in the region by increasing funding for food supplies and
introducing sustainable agricultural techniques (through cooperation with FAO)
(EXPAND)

10. Urges member states to fund about $297 million, again subject to change, for the
crisis given the fact that the current funding still lacks 61% of the desired goal;
 11. Resolves to remain vigilant of the issue
12. Expresses its appreciation for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC) and hopes ratifying nations stay obligated to achieving the goals laid out in the Doha
Amendment of the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement such as achieving a target for
reducing emission and limiting global temperature rise.
13.

We should add one more clause on the enhancement on the role of women
And one on combating suicide bombers (for that I'm thinking of deploying troops in cities
normally hit so that they can recognize bombers before they let their bombs off)
What to do about movement of goods between countries? Like that should be a clause -
how to tackle immigration and whether things should be checked or nah?
Also I think all humanitarian groups should register with the UN and that a UN rep from
the required committee be on this board.
Also one more on tackling Boko Haram - ban countries from having any business dealings
with them.
Jessica notes cause i dont know how to write a resolution
● Beneath is the Lake Chad Basin Humanitarian Response plan of 2017
Health sector funding requirements for 2017
(health partners including WHO)

• Cameroon: US$ 11 646 815

• Chad: US$ 10 669 960

• Niger: US$ 9 000 243

• Nigeria US$ 93 827 598

Total: US$ 125 144 616

Beneficiaries targeted by health partners in 2017

In the Lake Chad Basin, health partners will target more than 8.2 million people in 2017. These
include:

• Cameroon 767 000

• Chad 233 000

• Niger 325 000

• Nigeria 6 900 000

Valerie: I will add mine here

1 )Having examined the usage of water supply
2) Observing other viable water sources to divert into the lake as a temporary relief until
more concrete climate goals are met?
3) Taking consideration into the biological and culture resources of the LCB to support
poverty reduction and promote peace so that it would lead to capacity improvement
creating employment opportunities which are strongly needed in those region and to gain
public’s trust.