Total  Teams : 6 teams max to 4 teams  min

 

Total participants : 18 max to 12 min

 

Team Structure : Each team should have 3 members maximum and 2 members minimum.

 

Total Debate Sessions : 4

1. Practice round ( no evaluation for this round)

2. Preliminary round

3. Elimination round

4. Final round

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Topics for each Debate Session : 

Connecting Debate Topics to the Agenda of Empowering Southeast Pacific Nations in the Space Sector

To connect these debate topics to the broader goal of helping Southeast Pacific nations take a leading role in the space sector, you can use the following Points of Information (POI) to drive discussions, shift perspectives, and align outcomes with global space forums like COPUOS:

 

Space Debris and Climate Impact

1. POI: Space Debris and Regional Capacities
   "As space debris poses a significant challenge to future satellite deployment, how can capacity-building initiatives for Southeast Pacific nations be framed around contributing to international efforts for space debris mitigation? Should nations in this region be equipped to develop advanced debris-tracking technologies to lead in this critical area?"
    

2. POI: Launch Regulations with Local Context
   "Given that stricter launch regulations might disproportionately affect emerging space nations, how can Southeast Pacific countries work collaboratively to ensure equitable access to space while adopting eco-friendly practices like green propulsion systems?"
    

 

Mining in Space vs. Environmental Concerns

1. POI: Asteroid Mining as a Regional Opportunity
   "Could Southeast Pacific nations leverage their geographic proximity to equatorial launch sites to become leaders in asteroid mining technology? How can they ensure that such ventures align with sustainable development principles, avoiding the mistakes of Earth's resource exploitation?"
    

2. POI: Environmental Diplomacy through Space Mining
   "Can nations in the Southeast Pacific position themselves as ethical leaders in space mining by advocating for international regulations that prevent environmental degradation both on Earth and in space?"
    

 

Space Agencies' Role in Climate Change Mitigation

1. POI: Climate Monitoring and Regional Priorities
   "With rising sea levels disproportionately affecting Southeast Pacific nations, how can these countries partner with global space agencies to prioritize climate monitoring missions, such as satellite-based tracking of ocean temperatures, coastal erosion, and weather patterns?"
    

2. POI: Inclusive Access to Climate Data
   "How can international collaborations ensure that climate data collected by space missions is accessible to Southeast Pacific nations, enabling them to design effective climate adaptation policies?"
    

 

Mars Colonization and Climate Lessons

1. POI: Mars as a Climate Laboratory
   "Can studying Mars' atmospheric and geological history inspire Southeast Pacific nations to lead innovative research on Earth’s climate resilience, particularly in adapting to extreme environmental conditions like rising temperatures and ocean acidification?"
    

2. POI: The Ethical Balance
   "Should Southeast Pacific nations advocate for balancing planetary exploration with pressing Earth-based environmental concerns, ensuring that the lessons from Mars benefit humanity’s collective fight against climate change?"
    

 

Space Tourism and Environmental Impact

1. POI: Green Tourism Innovations
   "How can Southeast Pacific nations use their emerging space programs to advocate for eco-friendly space tourism practices? Should these countries lead the push for carbon-neutral tourism launches using innovative technologies?"
    

2. POI: Space Tourism for Awareness
   "Can space tourism initiatives be leveraged to raise awareness about climate change, particularly in regions vulnerable to its impacts, such as the Southeast Pacific?"
    

 

Final Round: Colonizing Other Planets vs. Fixing Earth's Climate

1. POI: A Balanced Approach for the Southeast Pacific
   "Given the unique climate vulnerabilities of Southeast Pacific nations, should these countries push for a balanced global agenda that prioritizes both Earth's climate restoration and preparatory research for space colonization?"
    

2. POI: Ethical Leadership in Space Exploration
   "As nations explore the possibility of colonizing other planets, should Southeast Pacific countries take a stand at global forums like COPUOS to emphasize the ethical implications of abandoning Earth and advocate for international agreements prioritizing Earth's sustainability?"
    

 

Additional Framing for Outcomes at COPUOS and Global Space Forums

• Position Southeast Pacific Nations as Stewards of Ethical Space Practices: Advocate for policies that ensure sustainability in space and on Earth, such as equitable resource-sharing in asteroid mining or minimizing the carbon footprint of launches.
   

• Leverage Unique Regional Challenges: Use the disproportionate impacts of climate change on these nations as a rallying point for prioritizing climate monitoring missions and disaster management systems supported by space technology.
   

• Promote Inclusivity in Space Collaboration: Push for frameworks that enable developing countries, particularly in the Southeast Pacific, to participate in space activities through technology-sharing agreements, funding mechanisms, and access to satellite data.
   

• Highlight Contributions to Global Space Goals: Showcase how Southeast Pacific nations’ contributions—such as their role in space debris management or climate resilience—align with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advance the global space agenda.
   

These topics should  also be discussed and can be provided as a guiding framework for the participants.

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