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                                         Preparing for the Global Forum

                                              NORTHERN CALIFORNIA


              Delegates should review the following links to help prepare for the Global Forum.

                                       

 

Frequently Asked Questions
 

What will happen at the Global Forum?

bulletTo see events as they will happen throughout the day, view the Agenda for Delegates (in editable Word version)
bulletView pictures from the Global Forum

How do we prepare for the Global Forum?

bulletReview the "Simulation Guide - Week by Week" for the week before the Global Forum for details.  Scroll to the appropriate page.
bulletLearn/review the terms, main treaties and content for your issue group.  On the Scenario page, there is a list of essential terms all delegations should know, but other content differs by issue group. 
bulletDoes your country have a Model Solution for your issue?  You should be familiar with current successful solutions to the problem being enacted by negotiating countries  (especially from your own country!).  These can be a basis for creating successful solutions within the international community. Several successful models are highlighted in the Scenario and are listed here.
bullet Understand and prepare to Explain/Defend your Proposal. Your submitted Proposal is simply an overview of the solution you are introducing to the international community. Be prepared to fully explain, defend and negotiate your proposal.  Have other delegations ask you questions to see how well you can answer them, and do further research as needed.  When you submitted your proposal, you received questions and feedback from Simcon.  Make sure you can answer Simcon's questions
bulletAnalyze Other Proposals - Review all of the proposals and discuss the following questions with your delegation:


Prepare the answer to the following questions. At the Global Forum you will be asked:

bullet"Where do you see similar ideas in the proposals that could be merged with some negotiation?" (Example: several proposals seek to stop the spread of nuclear technology to non-nuclear nations; proposals seek alternative energy sources to combat global warming)
bullet"What broader areas of common ground do you see among Proposals?" (Examples: several proposals seek to have governments be responsible for solving the problem - even if the methods differ)

Be ready to suggest language to merge proposals into a an international resolution that many countries could support, and be prepared to vote on which proposals you believe best serve your country's interests.

 

Additional questions for consideration:
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Which proposals do you agree with entirely or in part, and how would they benefit your country? What, if any, changes would you suggest regarding these proposals?

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Which proposals do you not support and why?  What changes can you suggest in order for this proposal to gain your country's support?

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What questions do you have about the proposals?  Make a list. You might have questions regarding items that need clarification, explanations of how a proposal would be enforced, who it would benefit, etc.  Get as many questions answered before the forum through research, email and online conferences, and bring the rest to the Global Forum to ask the delegations directly.  It is critical that you come prepared with questions and comments regarding other delegation's proposals!

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What research do you need to do in order to be better prepared to discuss these proposals?
Research and take notes.  Practice asking questions regarding these issues.

 

 

bulletAfter analyzing proposals, but sure your country sponsors all the proposals via the Proposal Center that you support.  Sponsoring a proposal does not necessarily mean that your country fully commits to it already, but that your country would support negotiations of this proposal at the forum.
bulletPrepare Country Nametags, preferably with each delegate's last name in big, bold letters (example: Delegate Rodriguez).  Some countries include their flag or patriotic colors on the nametag.
bulletPrepare and Practice three types of statements:
bulletOpening Statements for the Opening Ceremony:  during the opening ceremony at the Global Forum, each country delegation will make a 2-minute max self-introduction speech, with two delegates speaking for each country. These delegates will sit on stage.  The self-introduction is an opportunity to give the international community a brief insight into what delegates think is interesting or unique about their country's heritage or worldview.  Since there will be plenty of time to discuss specific issues during the breakout sessions, delegates should use the introductory speech to briefly teach us something interesting about their country.
bulletCountry Delegations introduce each other: after the opening ceremony, all 8 issue groups will meet separately for breakout sessions. At the beginning of the session, each country will meet with an assigned country to introduce themselves by name (not by school) and make a "brief" statement indicating what they hope to accomplish at the forum - 1 minute maximum per delegation. Delegations should take notes on the names and general goal of the other country (this is not yet the time to talk about specific proposal items, just a general goal).  The facilitators will then allow 1 minute of country caucus time for delegates to divide up responsibilities when introductions are made. All delegates must speak.  Delegates should introduce each other by title and last name (Delegate Smith).    For example, Delegate #1 says "We are introducing the Delegates from Germany and they say they are honored to be here," #2 says "this is Delegate Rodriguez and Delegate Smith" #3 says "this is Delegate Lee and Delegate Parker,"  and #4 says "and they hope agreements today will help decrease greenhouse gas emissions" OR #4 says "they hope today's negotiations are fruitful."  There will be time to elaborate on the specifics of what Delegates hope to accomplish, later, following introductions.
bulletOpening Statements regarding Proposals: when prompted by the facilitators, delegates should briefly introduce the key ideas and objectives of their Proposal  - 2 minute maximum.  This is also the time to briefly tell other delegations why they should support this solution. Further discussion regarding the proposed solutions will follow these statements.

Delegates should practice ahead of time and everyone should speak during the statements.    During the breakout session, all delegates must stand during their country's Introduction and Opening Statement.
 

What will happen in our issue's breakout room at the Global Forum after we share our Proposals through Opening Statements?

bulletYou will be asked to follow these Guidelines for Negotiation.  They will be posted in each  breakout room, and reviewed at the forum.
bulletFacilitators in the room will ask delegates to state which solutions presented they deem the most critical to focus on, and which solutions have common elements or themes that could be merged.
bulletDelegates will get a chance to vote twice to choose which items to begin discussions with at the forum.  Vote tallies will help prioritize the initial proposal items to discuss (Note: the more you negotiate and convince other countries ahead of time that your proposal will benefit them and solve the problems at hand, the more likely they will be to vote for its discussion a the forum.)  Some proposals will get more discussion time than others, depending on the priorities set by the group, but all delegations will get to introduce their proposal at the beginning.
bulletNegotiations ensue throughout the day with the purpose of forging one or more international agreements.  Facilitators will take notes to add proposal items to the agreement(s) as delegations vote to include them by a simple majority (over 50%).  Delegates should also take notes.  Two delegates from each breakout room will be selected to speak at the closing ceremony to report out on what was accomplished during the breakout session (3 minutes max).  At the end of the day, the entire room will help decide what should be reported.
bulletYou must rotate the speaking role within your delegation and stand when speaking.
bulletExpect frequent caucuses.  During country caucus time, your delegation will be asked to discuss something specific to further negotiations.  For example, you may be asked to caucus to decide how your country wants to vote on a certain issue, how you will implement a specific solution or how it will be paid for, etc.  Your delegation can choose to use caucus time to confer privately, or you can split up to confer with one or more other delegations; each delegation should do whatever they feel best supports their negotiation goals.  

 

What to wear and what to bring?

bulletCommunique from Simcon
bulletProposals: bring a copy of your proposal for your own use.  It is not necessary to make copies for other countries. A packet with all proposals will be given to each country at the Global Forum.
 

How do we get to the Global Forum?

bulletDirections and parking (including bus parking)
bulletMap of the University of Pacific campus; Faye Spanos Concert Hall, the site of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, is circled in Blue.  Breakout rooms are circled in Red.  You can zoom in closely to find targeted buildings.  Lunch will be served near Burns Tower in front of Knoles Hall.
bulletMap legend to help find locations.
 

Proposals to be discussed at the Global Forum

bulletEach delegation will have one proposal to discuss at the Global Forum.  Copies will be made by CWHP staff and provided for all delegations at the forum. To view the Proposals by issue, log in to Delegate Central with a country name and password and go to the Proposal Center by clicking on the Proposal menu.

 

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