GA Resolution: Cooperation in Science Act

[Ananke II]

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Cooperation in Science Act
A resolution to promote funding and the development of education and the arts.

Category: Education and Creativity
Area of Effect: Educational
Proposed by: Gotham Network


Description: BE IT RESOLVED THAT THESE PEOPLES OF THE WORLD ASSEMBLED

CONSIDERING scientific research and advancement to be vital to the well-being, progress and development of sapientkind,

ASTONISHED that no provisions have been made for the international sharing and coordination of scientific research,

I. HEREBY task the WA Scientific Programme with the following responsibilities:

1) To collect, disseminate, and review such research as the governments and scientists of its member nations choose to release to public scrutiny, in compliance with all appropriate national and international laws regarding intellectual property and national security;

2) To coordinate scientific studies and research projects of international scope, which scientists from many WA nations may choose to participate in under the auspices of the WASP and in concert with their nations of origin or residence, such projects to be funded directly by grants from the governments, public research institutions, privately owned foundations, corporations, or other concerned entities, and donations from concerned individuals, at the discretion of these individuals and organizations;

3) To provide a public forum for free and unhindered debate on scientific research and issues which scientists from all member nations may participate in.

II. STRONGLY URGE all member states to contribute to scientific research and advancement, to the best of their ability, and to release any and all scientific research conducted under the auspices of their governments and public bodies for consideration by the WASP, save only for studies deemed directly related to national security and similar considerations.

[Kanaia]

DELEGATES PREROGATIVE

Since "member nations choose to release to public scrutiny, in compliance with all appropriate national and international laws regarding intellectual property and national security" it doesn't force nations to do anything.

[Walabamba]

For

[Cerb]

The wording on this act makes it possible to entirely ignore it by claiming anything as IP or of national importance.

I really can't see what good this will do. It legislates that nations can do as they please, which they already do.

So, vote for or against. I'm not going to bother though

[Echolilia]

"Cooperation in Science Act" was passed 5,033 votes to 997.

[Ananke II]

Final tally; 3 for, 3 delegate's prerogative.

I cast my vote for.

[Iteinia]

It seems like a good idea, despite the fact that nations can just choose to ignore it. I will vote for.