GA Resolution: Clean Water Act

[Ananke II]

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Clean Water Act
A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.

Category: Social Justice
Strength: Significant
Proposed by: Embolalia


Description: RECOGNIZING the importance of access to water;

ALARMED that many water supplies may be contaminated or otherwise not potable;

SHOCKED that contamination of water supplies may be used as a military tactic;

The World Assembly hereby resolves that:

1) The intentional contamination of any water supply that may conceivably serve civilians is prohibited, for purposes military or otherwise, without exception.

2) The International Bureau of Water Safety (IBWS) shall be established, and shall:
i) Instate minimum standards for water potability and safety,
ii) Research and collect information from member states on methods for water production, purification, and conservation,
iii) Provide access to this information to all member states,
iv) Assist member states in finding and obtaining sources of water, and
v) Assist in the creation of international water sharing schemes, where such is mutually agreeable to the nations involved.

3) All nations must provide at least a minimal amount of potable water to all their citizens.
i) Such an amount shall be no less than that required for the healthy survival of the citizens.
ii) Such water must meet the minimum standards as instated by IBWS.
iii) Nations may contract such provision to administrative subdivisions, private corporations, or individuals, provided such does not impede access.
iv) Nations may charge reasonable amounts for water usage, provided such does not impede access.
v) Nations must provide subsidy, reimbursement, or other financial assistance where necessary to ensure all their citizens can afford access to a minimal amount of water.

4) Each nation may determine the following for itself, provided all other provisions of this act are met:
i) Methods for production and distribution of water,
ii) Processes and chemicals used for purification of water,
iii) Usage of chemical additives for public health, and
iv) Water usage, conservation, and rationing regulations.

5) Nations will be strongly encouraged to educate their citizens about the importance of, and methods for, water conservation.

[Pompadoodle]

On balance this is a fine resolution, and I'm voting in favour of it.

The ban on deliberate military contamination of civilian water supplies is a good step forward.

The most important part is the creation of a framework for resolving water-related disputes between states. Conflicts over water are a dangerous source of international tension, which hopefully this resolution will help to reduce.

The basic standards for water supply to citizens are not a significant imposition- they're the sort of things that any civilized state does anyway.

So: lots of positives, no negatives that I can see.

[Harperians]

I say! That is one fine resolution, I would vote in favour!

[Pizmo Beach]

Although this act does impose requirements involving the internal governance of nations, it does so for a valid reason, ie facilitating international relations.

This is what the WA is there for.

Pizmo is for.

[Panatua]

This is a fine proposal that will definately enrich people's lives.

Panatua is definately 1000% for this!

[Walabamba]

I'm for

[Lock Arbor]

Think about it people, how is every nation of the WA suppose to run around keeping track of all their citizens water supply. Taking in account the varies ways to get water from varies locations.