P5 Power Players
Which five represented countries are permanent members of the UN Security Council?
China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States.
Which represented country experienced major flooding in 2010, mentioned in the briefing as an example of climate displacement?
Pakistan.
Which United Nations body would recommend creating a climate refugee fund and ask countries to donate?
General Assembly (GA)
Which country would likely support safe migration routes through the Darién Gap: Panama or Denmark?
Panama
If you represent Pakistan, should you emphasize climate-related flooding or veto power?
Climate-related flooding.
What special power do these five countries have in the UNSC?
Veto power.
Which represented country is vulnerable to drought, food insecurity, and displacement in the Horn of Africa?
Somalia.
Which United Nations agency would fund shelters, refugee camps, legal protection, and relocation for climate refugees?
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Which country would likely care more about drought-related displacement: Somalia or the United Kingdom?
Somalia
If you represent Greece, what migration route should you probably mention?
The Mediterranean.
Which P5 country may argue that climate refugee policy should not interfere with national sovereignty or domestic development?
China or Russia.
Which represented country may be concerned about desertification and water scarcity in North Africa?
Algeria.
Which United Nations agency would fund long-term rebuilding, jobs, infrastructure, and climate adaptation?
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Which country might support climate-resilient infrastructure in Africa: Algeria, Somalia, or both?
Both
If you represent Somalia, what basic needs might you emphasize for displaced people?
Food, water, housing, healthcare, and security.
Which P5 countries are most likely to support stronger international climate action and refugee protections?
France and the United Kingdom.
Which represented country is especially connected to migration through the Darién Gap?
Panama.
Which United Nations agency would fund schools, food, health care, and protection for displaced children?
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Which country may be cautious about legally recognizing “climate refugees” because of sovereignty concerns: Russia or France?
Russia
If you represent the United States, what tension might you face in debate?
Balancing climate leadership, funding responsibilities, border concerns, and national interests.
Why do P5 countries matter so much in this committee?
Any one of them can veto a resolution, even if most countries support it.
Why might climate-vulnerable countries support international funding for adaptation?
Because they may face climate impacts they did not cause alone and may lack resources to protect or relocate affected populations.
Which United Nations body would provide funding only if the climate refugee crisis causes conflict, violence, or threatens peace?
United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
Which countries may have the most power to block a climate refugee resolution?
China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States.
If you represent China, what argument might you make about climate responsibility?
China may argue that developed countries have historical responsibility and should contribute more funding under climate justice or CBDR principles.