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The Hague International Model United Nations Nigel Mosley Sudan October 1, 2008 Environment Commission Sub-Commission 1 - Measures to apply sustainability indexes in the mining sector Policy Statement Sudan is a country rich in mineral and petroleum reserves that has been unable to take advantage of its abundant resources. Sustainability is critical in ensuring that Sudan will be able to sustain its benefits from the natural resources it is so fortunate to inherit. Governments around the world should use indexes to monitor mines and to avoid rapid depletion of their natural resources. The United Nations must be careful however. National sovereignty must be respected in the case of applying sustainability indexes in the mining sector. A country ought to use its resources as it pleases and no foreign influences should affect the nation’s decisions. Let sustainability indexes be a priority of all states but also let it be remembered that the sovereignty of these states must be respected. Operative Clauses a) will be organized by UNEP, b) will be attended by all concerned institutions, c) focus on the application of sustainability indexes in the mining sector worldwide.
 * 1) __Recommends__ the granting of loans to mining companies for the first five years of their applying indexes to provide support during the period of transition,
 * 1) __Encourages__ advertisement of the benefits that mining indexes bring to companies,
 * 1) __Considers__ the organization of an annual conference that,