Country: Criela

 Highly developed country in the prosperous Global North

 World's largest economy and industrial superpower
 The top emitter of carbon dioxide since 1962
 De facto leader of the G3 group, responsible for 48% of global greenhouse gas emissions
 Environmental activists have been advocating for the transition towards cleaner energy
sources since the early 2000s.

For
 Criela is a highly developed country that has contributed significantly to the world's
economic growth and development. It has been the world's largest economy and an
industrial superpower, providing numerous job opportunities, creating innovative
technologies, and contributing to global trade and commerce.
Against
 Despite being the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide for over 60 years, Criela has
been slow to take action to address climate change. This failure to take responsibility for
its contribution to the problem is a major ethical issue.

Country: Oshar
 Located in the Global South
 Classified as a 'least develop county (LDC)
 Climate change has been impacting Oshar's ecology, public health, and societal structures
for decades
 Increasingly frequent droughts and unpredictable flooding are making agriculture
difficult
 This is causing spikes in malnutrition and other health conditions, rising economic
inequalities, and conflict situations

Event: Criela's Green Act (2008)

 Highly controversial environmental code released in 2008
 The stated purpose was to accelerate the transition to sustainable societies through the
deregulation
 Per Section 14(3), waived several due diligence and other regulatory requirements for
businesses involved in sourcing, processing, supplying, or producing renewable energy or
materials used to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
For
 The Green Act: While the Green Act may have controversial provisions, it is a step
towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to renewable energy
sources.
Against
 Criela's companies made creative use of the Green Act to avoid liability for violations of
international labour standards.

Event: Discovery of glowing blue ores in Oshar by True Minerals Ltd. research team
(2009)
 Denocyde-3 was discovered in a cave located in the Praya Villages region of Oshar. It is
a mineral with an ideal chemical composition for powering electric zero-emission
vehicles and increasing photovoltaic power generation.
 Governments began pressuring Oshar to immediately liberalize its land and mining laws.
 Members of the G3 group successfully leveraged their diplomatic strength and negotiated
lucrative mining permits for their companies.
 In December 2009, a cartel of mining companies set up operations in Oshar and began
relentless expeditions and mass-scale digging all around the country.

For
 The situation in Oshar is not the sole responsibility of Criela or the G3 group. The
Osharian government is responsible for regulating its mining and land laws and ensuring
the protection of its citizens' rights. Additionally, the G3 group's involvement in mining
operations in Oshar provides job opportunities and boosts the local economy.
 The mining and production of Criela can generate significant revenue for the government
of Oshar, which can be invested in infrastructure, education, and healthcare, among other
things. This can have a positive ripple effect throughout the country and contribute to the
overall well-being of its citizens.
Against
 The mass-scale digging and exploitation of Denocyde-3 can have significant negative
impacts on the environment. This can include habitat destruction, soil erosion, water
pollution, and air pollution. The rush to extract resources can also lead to unsustainable
practices that may harm local communities and wildlife.
 The pressure from foreign governments and mining companies to liberalize land and
mining laws in Oshar can be seen as a form of economic exploitation. These external
actors are seeking to extract valuable resources from the country, often without
 adequately compensating local communities or considering the long-term economic and
social impacts.

 The rush to extract resources can also lead to human rights abuses, including forced
displacement of communities, land grabs, and violations of indigenous peoples' rights.
There have been numerous cases where mining operations have resulted in conflicts and
violence against local communities.

Characters: The Ogranas - Luke and Leia (born December 2005)

 The Ogranas are a native Osharian family from the indigenous Ubrein tribe living in the
Praya Villages region
 The family, like many others in the region was swept up by the Denocyde-3 rush
 In 2011, the adult Ogranas obtained mining jobs after an erratic heatwave destroyed their
farming business
 The mining jobs entailed long hours of digging in the sweltering meager pay.
 Criela companies made creative use of the Green Act to avoid liability for violations of
international labour standards.

Impact of Denocyde-3:
 Increase in tuition fees for primary and secondary schools in the Praya Villages region
 Many children joined the workforce at local mines due to the inability to pay fees
 Continued exposure to the mines led to respiratory and skin diseases, lower immunity,
chronic stress, loss of eyesight, etc.
 These impacts were reported by the World Health Organization. UN High Commissioner
for Human Rights expressed deep concern about child labor in the mining sector and
increasing costs of education in Oshar in September 2015.