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Vote For GA resolution Safe Disposal of Nuclear Waste
Resolution Analysis
Overview
Safe Disposal of Nuclear Waste seeks to reduce or eliminate radioactive contamination that would harm the environment or life by providing mandates to the Nuclear Energy Safety Commission (NESC) and member states.
This proposal charges the NESC with investigating safe disposal methods for nuclear waste. Further subclauses mandate that the NESC ensures all domestic transportation of nuclear waste and decommissioning of reactors is accomplished in a way that minimizes radiological effects on the local environment and populations.
Safe Disposal of Nuclear Waste also requires member nations to alert neighboring states when they are likely to be affected by radioactive contamination originating within their borders.
Recommendation
This proposal does well to define the things it regulates, gives the NESC clear and comprehensive tasks, enforces member nations' compliance to the NESC's guidance, and promotes international cooperation when there is a risk of spillovers.
For the above reasons, The Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends voting for the proposal.
This voting recommendation was written in collaboration with our World Assembly Legislative League partners.
