Position paper for Japan
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures |
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| The great state of Japan has seen unrivaled peace and prosperity within our borders as well as across the world. We are no longer in a time in which states make rash decisions to satisfy hunger or use weapons with massive destruction capabilities to meet their goals. We are in a more interconnected world that requires us to prioritize collaboration and communication with the end goal of greater levels of prosperity and peace. But there are still challenges to the peace and prosperity we are currently experiencing and higher levels we are trying to reach. Japan has first-hand experiences of the overwhelming destruction weapons can do to people and the landscape, whether that be the nuclear bombs dropped on our cities. The great state of Japan believes that we can reach greater levels of peace and prosperity through practical disarmament measures. For our own part, the great state of Japan has been a strong advocate for the cooperation and assistance of states to curtail the use of conventional arms. We have been a member of NPT, or the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. We also have been a member of the ATT, or Arms Trade Treaty, since 2014, which seeks to curb the use of small arms, tanks, armored vehicles, combat aircraft, missile launchers, missiles, etc. to prevent further conflicts or human rights abuses. The great state of Japan is a part of many more treaties that are similar to the NPT and ATT treaties, which seek to use practical disarmament measures to seek further peace and prosperity. The great state of Japan believes that it is not only our job but also the job of the world to do everything in their power to complete this goal. For it is for the present as well as a future in which conflict no longer exists. | |
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction |
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| We as a nation are in support of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction (CWC). Japan recognizes the danger chemical weapons pose on civilians as well as humanitarian affairs. We believe that these weapons should be monitored and countries should follow a specific set of norms when in relation to chemical weapons. Japan has over the years fully supported the CWC so much so that our 38th State Party ratified the CWC and we even enacted the Chemical Weapons Prohibition law prior to the CWCs ratification. We have also assisted with China in removing abandoned chemical weapons as well as identifying old chemical weapons in Japan and removing them accordingly. Much like Nuclear weaponry we believe nations must be held to a standard in regards to chemical weapons to ensure the safety and prosperity of all people. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Agriculture development, food security and nutrition |
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| The amiable country of Japan, while respectful of each country's situation, is unwavering in its compassion for solving world issues and recognizes the problems associated with world food insecurity that affects 2.4 billion people, and would like to continue its best possible efforts in helping other countries in agricultural development. We also recognize and understand that there exists many states who do not have the necessary resources, infrastructure, economic means, and other needs that are required in ensuring the sufficient economic and financial stability of agricultural development and food security. While it is understood that progress has been made on these issues, we believe that recent economic slowdown due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the early stages of this decade as well as more recent continuations of armed conflict worldwide have contributed to a stall in progress on this front. Therefore, we deem the issues of agriculture development, food secuity, and nutrition all requiring necesary discussion and debate in order to consider how to solve evolving problems moving forward. In 1945, the United Nations created the Food and Agricultural Organization with the goal of researching economic and technological improvements in agriculture, nutrition, and food security. Sincere in our efforts and endeavors to reach these goals, the country of Japan is a member of the FAO, is one of their foremost partners and a major contributor to the their usual budget, and in the year of 2023 alone we donated a total of $34.4 million to their activities. Currently, we, like many others, are also working towards helping the world to reach SDG2 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set in 2015, which seeks to end world hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture by 2030, but we are concerned whether achieving this is plausible given our current course outlook as the number of undernourished persons continues to increase yearly. Accordingly, we believe that the world commitment to SDG2 and the ways in which we will reach our goals in time must be reevaluated if we are to continue holding onto the belief that we can reach them in the first place. As the fourth largest economy in the world, Japan is one of the leading donors to the World Food Programme which aims to end hunger by providing food assistance and other aid to those in need. Most recently this year, Japan has joined hands with the WTP to tackle food security in Sierra Leone as well as in the Gaza Strip and West Bank by providing lifesaving contributions of emergency food and nutrition assistance to those in ongoing conflict situations and those with insufficient access to needed resources. In terms of agriculture development, Japan has been working on new research like biological nitrification inhibition (BNI) which introduces genes into wheat that allow it to use nitrogen more efficiently addressing food security by ensuring fruitful crop yields while decreasing environmental impact. Considering this research, Japan would like to look into a commitment for creating more innovative research for which we can not only improve agricultural development, but also succeed in preventing food insecurity and ensuring nutrient filled crops are readily available. In conclusion, Japan is looking to reevaluate world commitment to SDG2 principles including ways in which we can ensure it is reached in time, if this is still possible, and if determined not, then we would like to propose a new framework and date for which we can achieve this. Similarly, we would also like to look into increasing research in new and innovative technology that can increase agricultural developments that will help to improve food security and nutrition, while ensuring environmental integrity and reaching Sustainable Development Goals. Arigatou Gozaimasu. Arigatou Gozaimasu. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Development cooperation with middle-income countries |
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| The Government of Japan is committed to sustainable development, firmly believing that MICs are playing a very important role in the stability of the world and in high economic growth. While MICs have attained some level of economic development, income disparity, poverty, environmental deterioration, and lack of infrastructure are still realized. Based on commitments to shared growth and technological innovation, Japan's approach to development cooperation with MICs adheres to the SDGs.Japan believes that the development cooperation should be in line with the MIC situation, since it is one of the countries with quite a long history of Official Development Assistance provision. Classic development aid rarely covers issues related to structural challenges of MICs. Japan consequently supports a targeted approach complemented by financial assistance with capacity-building, knowledge transfer, and public-private partnerships. In order to achieve long-term resilience and sustainable economic growth, this holistic approach will benefit the populations and make regional and global stability possible. Three major pillars have underlined Japan's development cooperation with MICs: infrastructure development, environmental sustainability, and human resource development. Japan strongly believes that resilient infrastructure is the very foundation of economic stability and further growth. We decided to commit to undertaking roles of building sustainable infrastructure in the MICs, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. In this regard, through initiatives such as the Partnership for Quality Infrastructure, Japan has invested in high-quality infrastructure projects that support sustainable urbanization, reduce the environmental impact, and better connectivity within and between countries. Japan is also at the forefront of supporting environmentally sustainable growth, in consideration of the fact that MICs are highly vulnerable to climate change and environmental risks. Japan calls for the adoption by MICs of clean and renewable energy technologies and offers its own accumulated expertise in solar, wind, and hydrogen energy. By sharing technological know-how and green policy principles, Japan commits itself to facilitating shifts toward sustainable economies within the MICs in tune with the global climate agenda. Japan also recognizes that human resource development is the very foundation of sustained growth. Through initiatives like the Japan International Cooperation Agency, or JICA, we provide education and vocational training for youth and build competent workforces in MICs. In doing so, Japan invests in people so that MICs may harness their human capital, thereby fostering innovation and driving economic growth from within. We remain committed to further strengthening partnerships with middle-income countries in the pursuit of inclusive and sustainable growth. In fact, we wish that this should serve as an opportunity for the international community to adopt multidimensional approaches to development cooperation relevant to the peculiar needs of each country that are fitted for a path of economic resilience leading eventually to the attainment of SDGs. Japan is ready to join hands with other countries so that our support for MICs will serve as a cornerstone for long-term prosperity and stability. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | The human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment |
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| In our country, we strive to keep our environment clean and free of pollution. In order to do this, we have management systems in place, air and water quality standards, and investment in our renewable energy sources. In 1968, we had an Air Pollution Control Act that helps us regulate the air pollutants to ensure the cleanest air possible for our citizens. To achieve this, our factories and businesses must implement measures to help combat the pollutants they produce. We also have feed-in tariffs in place, which these corporations are able to be financially compensated as they are incentivized through them contributing clean energy tp the grid. More recently, expanding on renewable resources, in February of 2023 we had a Green Transformation Policy put in motion a plan to get out carbon emissions to net-zero by 2050. This will be done by prioritizing hydrogen energy and storing this in buildings and stations for later use. We are devoted to our renewable energy technology by encouraging our citizens to switch their homes to solar power, harnessing wind power and converting that to electrical power, using hydropower from the abundancy of our reservoirs, and through harnessing geothermal energy from our areas with volcanic activity which also generate electricity. With these strict measures, we emphasize the importance we emphasize the importance of our citizens safety which we provide through our technologies of reusing our resources for energy. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel |
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| Here in Japan safety and security is of the utmost priority. Safety is always first. Since 1989 we have had peacekeeping operations going on. In 2022 we were third in contributing to Peace Keeping Operations which was 8.03 percent which was about 529.6 million U.S dollars. We understand that money is needed to facilitate these trainings, resources, and compensation for volunteers. Our JSDF forces work closely with the United Nations, as we have personally sent officers to UN missions to help out or teach trainings. Such as in 2018, in Mongolia where we ran simulations to prepare peacekeepers for actual peacekeeping operations. We are involved in the TPP, which is in the Department of Safety. We are a leader in the program providing JSDF personnel to assist in training. We have also sent JSDF personnel into African and Asia for medical support. Our stance on safety and security of UN Personnel is clear. We value our personnel and volunteers. We dedicate our time and money to further along the United Nations mission and priorities. Without effort there will be no results. Our support through the UNDP to Ukraine is Unwavering. We care about the people on the ground helping people out. Donating money ensuring resources are adequate is a huge part in the process. We strive to better Peace Keeping Operations, send out JSDF personnel, along with everything else to ensure that people out in the field are adequately prepared to face any challenge. A Japanese proverb says Fall down seven times and get up eight, and we will be prepared to stand up the eighth time. | |
| Committee: | CCPCJ |
| Topic: | Equal access to justice for all |
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| The Delegation of Japan believes in equal access of justice for everyone. We believe that it is important to educate others in the issues of equal access to justice for all. Our mighty government has been working on developing and improving the publics awareness and project training on justice. We have also continued to improve equal access to justice for all inside of our own sovereign borders and are hoping to do the same in other countries through constant cooperation in the international system. We have also emphasized the need to aid other countries in support of their efforts in improving crime prevention and equal access to justice. We continue to stand on the belief that other countries should develop and improve the access to justice inside of their sovereign borders and explore strategies to develop measures to provide people with fair and equal access to justice without discrimination, respecting human rights and the rule of law. | |
| Committee: | CCPCJ |
| Topic: | International cooperation in combating transnational organized crime and corruption |
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| For years, our stand in combating organized crime and corruption has been cooperating with other countries such as Cambodia and Vietnam. Japan has had a history of dealing with internal organized crime organizations such as the Yakuza, therefore we emphasize the need in cooperation to stop the transnational organized crime and the corruption in the international system. For years now we have collaborated in the commission of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), even giving $810,000 to the commission in 2013. As a country we have continued to aid the development of law enforcement agencies in different countries in hopes of fighting crime and human trafficking. To fight transnational corruption, Japan has continued to host seminars and workshops on corruption measurements. The great country of Japan, will continue to cooperate with other countries in hopes of diminishing the organized crime and the existent corruption in the international system. | |
| Committee: | WHA |
| Topic: | Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health |
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| When looking at the global strategies for womens, childrens, and adolescents health, we believe it could be beneficial to look at what has benefited our country to see if it can be replicated. One thing we stand by is our health insurance system, which we think would be beneficial if other countries would replicate. It keeps prices affordable and ensures care for all, not just those who are financially well off. This is a global strategy that we have been trying to get globally accepted since 2015, and believe it could benefit everybody including women, children, and adolescents. We have also found that having the proper vaccines and proper health professionals at the birth or the children has reduced infant and mother mortality rates. So, if we were able to gather enough funding to get vaccines to countries in need and start to roll out education programs to teach at least basic skills at first. We believe there can be an increase in the quality of life and decrease how many mothers and children are lost during birth. | |
| Committee: | WHA |
| Topic: | Public health dimension of the world drug problem |
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| When look at the public health dimension of the world drug health problem, we believe that there are multiple avenues to aid this issue. Firstly, as stated before, we could start to globalize our health insurance initiative, which caps prices for procedures and medications. If this is globalized, people who are suffering from drug use disorders or have other reasons why they are using would have one less reason to seek help. We also believe that we need a global network to aid in the stopping this global drug problem, and to do that, we must work in unison. We all must put aside our differences to not only save lives, but to also ensure that we stop the expansion of this problem. | |
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