Topic: 2024-Famine in Conflict Zones
Country: Spain
Delegate Name: Sophia Plencner
Position Paper: Famine in Conflict Zones
Country: Spain
Committee: The Food and Agriculture Organization
Topic: Famine in Conflict Zones
Introduction:
The famine crisis in conflict zones is a dangerous and often persistent threat that plagues far more vulnerable citizens than it needs to. As a nation committed to protecting our citizens, we have been tirelessly fighting the prevalence of malnutrition and stunting of growth in our country. This position paper details Spain’s concerns, positions, and possible solutions to solve the famine epidemic in conflict zones.
Spain’s Perspective:
Spain understands the risk of malnutrition and its effects. Famine is one of the leading underlying causes of death among the masses and contributes to the high percentages of declining weights in young adults and children. Spain is particularly concerned about the following issues:
Declining Populations: The increase of famine in conflict zones deepens the loss of citizens within our borders, a topic we are very concerned about.
War/outbreaks: Famine and malnutrition can lead to fights over what little supplies/food are in specific conflict zones, often leading to more disputes directed toward government officials.
Loss of workers: The overall loss of citizens means that many jobs will be left unfulfilled. The remaining workers may raise their prices, often leading to inflation within already struggling industries and economies.
Spain’s Policy Positions:
Spain regards a parliamentary but international approach to tackle the effects of famine in conflict zones in the country. The Key policy positions include:
Reducing percentages of poverty and famine: Spain is dedicated to lowering the percentage of citizens who are underweight, malnourished, and struggling.
Strengthening the unity of citizens: Spain is determined to unify and bring together its citizens to grapple the challenges of famine in troubling spots and areas within our borders.
Bringing awareness: Spain is aware that bringing awareness to problems within our country is the first step to addressing situations and to overcome obstacles.
Lessening overall amount of conflict zones: Spain understands that lessening our areas of conflict will ultimately reduce famine in those regions, giving new opportunities to citizens and expanding areas for development.
Proposed Solutions:
To tackle the effects of famine in conflict zones in the country, Spain proposes the following solutions:
Donate: Donate to affected areas/communities to support vulnerable citizens to lessen their suffering.
Work/volunteer: Volunteer to aid and support vulnerable peoples through action.
Solve differences off of the battlefield: Solving differences and violence before it becomes big enough to start war.
Create more sustainable farming practices: Planting and distributing crops or food to affected communities that will last longer, supporting more citizens.
Conclusion:
Spain is committed to lessening the amount of famine in and out of conflict zones. By working together and with other nations, we can not only address situations such as depleting malnourishment and poverty within our borders, but also help other countries to do so as well.
