Environmental Issues Bangladesh (Misato, Maya, Sizuka)

**Opening statement**

* How does your nation get its energy?

Good afternoon delegates of house and chairperson. My name is Shizuka and along with Maya and Misato, I represent Bangladesh. Today, our delegation is here to discuss one of the most important issues in the world. It is not only a serious matter of concern to our nation but also it is a serious matter of concern to each of us in the whole world. We are here to discuss global warming and energy use. As all of you know, Bangladesh is one of the poorest countries in Asia and we are staggeringly short of electricity. Our main energy sources are 65% compressed natural gas, followed by 19% from fuel oil, 7% from diesel, 5% from Indian imports, 2% from coal, and 2% from hydro power. 70% people live without air-conditioning in awfully hot summer. Temperatures reach 48 degrees, and only 62% of the population has access to electricity.This is because of our energy infrastructure is still fairly limited, and poorly managed. The per capita energy consumption is one of the lowest in the entire world.

* What has your nation been doing to reduce greenhouse gases?
* What environmental challenges does your country face?

**DEBATE**

1.HOW THE SPEED OF GLOBAL WARMING CAN BE REDUCED

* What is your country prepared to do to reduce the speed of global warming?

Most of our nations have never heard the ward “global warming” or “greenhouse gases.”

However, we make actions to reduce the speed of global warming and greenhouse gases.

For example, we use CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light
Bulbs). It is very popular not only in Dhaka but also rural area. We save 80% energy by using CFL.

* How could other participants do more to help reduce the speed of global warming?

2.HOW CAN WE ADAPT TO THE CHALLENGES FACED BY CLIMATE CHANGE

* How can you deal with national issues resulting from climate change?
* Are there any issues you need help with?

Yes, we do. We do not have any technology or knowledge to reduce the speed of global warming or greenhouse gases. Therefore, we need developed countries to give us Eco-friendly technologies or education.

* Is your nation struggling to deal with problems relating to climate change?

Our biggest issue is flood. A flood killed 1677 people and suffered more than 18.6million people in 2010. Cyclone is another serious problem. A huge cyclone that kill 300,000 people occurs one a century.

* How can you help other nations?

We will provide high quality and low cost labor force to developed countries instead they give us Eco-Friendly technologies.　We are the second largest apparel produce county.

* Who needs help the most?

We do.

How can you help?

How much money can you spare?

Can you provide other non-financial forms of aid?

Which countries are most in need of aid?

3.HOW CAN A GREENER WORLD ECONOMY BE CREATED?

How green are businesses and households in your country?

How could international trade be greener?

**Sources**

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https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bg.html

http://www.indexmundi.com/bangladesh/environment\_current\_issues.html

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