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Preparing for the Global Forum
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Delegates should review the following links to help prepare for the Global
Forum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will happen at the Global Forum?
How do we prepare for the Global Forum?
 | Review the
"Simulation Guide - Week by Week" for the week before the Global
Forum for details. Scroll to the appropriate page. |
| Analyze Proposals -
Review all of the proposals and discuss the following questions with your
delegation:
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Prepare the answer to the following questions. At the Global Forum
you will be asked:
| "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) |
| "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. |
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. |
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| Read the Guidelines
for Negotiation. These norms will be posted in the breakout room of
each delegation. |
| Prepare 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. |
| Prepare and Practice three types of statements:
 | Opening 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. |
| Introductions by each Delegation/Country: after the opening
ceremony, all 8 issue groups will meet separately for breakout sessions. At
the beginning of the session, each country (all delegates) will introduce
themselves (not by school) and make a brief statement indicating what
they hope to accomplish at the forum - 1 minute maximum
per delegation. For example, Delegate #1 says "We are the Delegates from
Germany," #2 says "we are honored to be here" and #3 says "and we hope
agreements today will help decrease greenhouse gas emissions" OR #3 says "we
hope today's negotiations are fruitful." There will be time to
elaborate on the specifics of what Delegates hope to accomplish, later,
following introductions. |
| Opening 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 regarding Proposals.
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What to wear and what to bring?
| Communique from Simcon |
| Proposals: 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.
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How do we get to the Global Forum?
| Directions and parking
(including bus parking) |
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Map of the University of
Pacific campus; Faye Spanos Concert Hall, the site of the Opening &
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.
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| Map legend to help
find locations.
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Proposals
to be discussed at the Global Forum
| Each 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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