The World Assembly (WA),

Affirming the passage of related GARs such as 333, 679 and 713;

Desiring clear standards on feed used for animal husbandry (“feed”) to ensure the safety of sapient individuals (“individuals”) consuming products derived from animal husbandry, and as such products are traded across the WA;

The WA hereby enacts as follows:

1. Definitions.

   1. "Authority" means an entity designated by a WA state to formulate, enforce and interpret the rules imposed by this resolution.

   2. "Feed chain" refers to the entire process of feeding, from production, processing, transport, distribution, to the actual feeding of the animals.

   3. "FDRA" means the WA Food and Drug Regulatory Agency.

   4. "Husbandry" means the raising of non-sapient animals ("animals") for the purpose of slaughtering for food for sapient individuals.

   5. "Rendering" means the process of converting animal tissue into feed.

   6. "Rules" means all regulations to be promulgated under clauses (2) to (7). Such regulations shall be kept up to date by each authority.

2. Nutrition.

   1. Each authority is to set rules on levels of (1) nutrition, (2) toxicology, (3) use of additives, and (4) use of veterinary drugs in feed for different species of animals, whether blended in feed or administered separately.

   2. Such rules shall ensure that using veterinary drugs shall only be on a strictly necessary basis, based on the conditions of husbandry in that state.

3. Rendering.

   1. Rendering is governed in this resolution regardless of source, such as recycled animal tissue and discarded materials from feed processing, subject to extant resolutions.

   2. The use of rendered products from one species for feed for the same species is prohibited unless the authority is satisfied that the associated health risks have been minimized.

   3. The said "health risks" include both risks to the health of animals and risks to the health of any sapient individuals that consume food derived from such animals.

   4. Food products using feed from rendering must disclose such use on packaging labels.

4. Feed chain standards. Each authority is to set rules to ensure that all parts of the feed chain maintain minimum standards, subject to extant resolutions, on:

   1. Safety in the use of equipment, especially mechanical equipment;

   2. Minimum standards for environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity;

   3. Minimum levels of training for workers, including seasonal workers;

   4. Labelling requirements for packaged feed products (excluding on-farm use of local feed);

   5. Sanitation and hygiene of all parts of the feed chain; and

   6. Storage conditions, such as the use of feed that may require cold chain transit.

5. Audit trails.

   1. Each authority is to set rules on audit trails for all parts of the feed chain in terms of the rules defined in this resolution.

   2. Each authority is also to set rules on inspections of all facilities across the feed chain, and to make the results of such inspections publicly available.

6. Organic products.

   1. If a WA state permits selling or exporting products derived from husbandry to claim to be from "organic" husbandry, it must set its own rules on what constitutes "organic" and publicize such rules.

   2. The said WA state shall put in place appropriate mechanisms to ensure that products sold as derived sources comply with such rules, including audit trails.

7. Responsibilities.

   1. Rules shall be tailored for different species of animals in each state. All rules shall be disclosed publicly through convenient means.

   2. If a WA state (say “state A”) produces and distributes its own feed, or imports and distributes its feed from another state (say "state B"), state A’s authority is responsible for ensuring compliance with the rules of state A, rather than state B.

8. FDRA role.

   1. FDRA is to formulate minimum requirements for rules for each WA state under clauses (2) to (7), subject to extant resolutions. Rules set by each authority may not be less stringent than FDRA rules.

   2. If a WA state can demonstrate to FDRA that it cannot comply with this resolution due to a lack of resources or technological capability, it may voluntarily elect to outsource such work to FDRA, in which case FDRA is the "authority" for the purpose of clauses (2) to (7).

The World Assembly,

Appreciating that deep learning artificial intelligence automates data processing, improving the efficiency and expanding the scope of data analysis,

Applauding the impact these technologies have and will continue to have on driving the increased productivity of myriad industries and government programs,

Noting that deep learning systems are a ‘black box’ technology, i.e., it is very difficult for natural persons to investigate the origins of algorithmic parameters and outputs,

Concerned at the mounting evidence that as deep learning systems are implemented socially, preconceived biases in handling of data inevitably lead to discrimination in ways that cannot be fully discerned or predicted,

Appalled at the lack of consideration in the artificial intelligence industry for mitigating unforeseen impacts of deep learning systems,

Desiring to prevent discriminatory and unforeseen outcomes from impacting the safety of communities where deep learning is used, whether by governments or by corporations,

1. Defines the following for the purposes of this resolution:

   1. ‘Deep learning system’: A machine learning system composed of neural network(s) with at least one hidden layer.

   2. ‘Deep learning developer’: A natural person involved in development of a deep learning system, whether through data management, data processing, exploratory data analysis, coding, or training of the deep learning system.

   3. ‘Developing entity’: Any corporation, government, or individual seeking to label data for, train, and/or release a deep learning system that interacts with the public.

   4. ‘Institutional review board’ (IRB): A group internal to a developing entity composed of individuals from both inside and outside the developing entity who are qualified to make ethical decisions regarding a specific deep learning system.

   5. ‘Discrimination’: Different treatment for similarly situated parties on the basis of race, class, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or caste, in addition to other classes defined by World Assembly or member state law."

2. Enacts the following:

   1. If member states have technology to achieve deep learning system development, and intend to pursue such development, they shall be required to develop an appropriate comprehensive training and evaluation program for deep learning developer licensure, which may include classes, workshops, and/or seminars.

   2. If a member state has any deep learning systems in its jurisdiction, it will be required to either establish a new agency or designate an existing one as the party responsible for licensure, development, and enforcement of regulations on deep learning system development, hereafter referred to as the ‘regulating agency’.

   3. Deep learning developers shall be required to be licensed under nation-specific laws, and obtaining licensure shall require comprehensive training and evaluation in avoiding discrimination and unintended outcomes in deep learning.

   4. Prior to development, developing entities shall submit to all regulating agencies with jurisdiction a project summary. Each regulating agency shall then decide with respect to their respective nation’s policies whether and at which stages an IRB is required to convene to oversee the project, and the quantity and variety of members the board must comprise.

   5. An IRB shall be required if any of the following are true:

      1. The project presents an obvious hazard to the safety, privacy, and/or security of individual persons;

      2. Personal information of natural persons is used in the project without explicit consent given; or

      3. The project is used for the purposes of warfare and/or surveillance.

   6. All deep learning systems operating or being developed at the time of this resolution's passage must also have a project summary submitted for them by their respective developing entities within six months, and may also be subject to an IRB as previously described.

3. Implements the following standards for IRB oversight:

   1. An IRB may oversee any part(s) of deep learning development, including data processing, algorithmic development, and post-release review.

   2. Concerns raised by an IRB must be adequately addressed by the deep learning developer(s) within six months, or any further deployment, use, or development of that deep learning system shall be suspended by the regulating agency until the concerns are addressed.

   3. IRBs must submit annual summaries, and final summaries where applicable, to the regulating agency.

4. Forms the World Assembly Deep Learning Consortium (WADLC) as such:

   1. Nations must report on their implementation of deep learning review standards to the WADLC annually.

   2. The WADLC shall be empowered to enforce deep learning review standards within member states, within the boundaries of member state and World Assembly law.

Recognising that ship strikes against marine wildlife, for example cetaceans, are a major factor contributing to species endangerment and extinction, as well as unnecessary harm to intelligent, self-aware beings;

Believing, however, that combined regulation, enacted by the World Assembly and appropriately enforced by its member nations, would be greatly beneficial in minimising this danger; and thus

Seeking to create such regulation;

The World Assembly enacts as follows.

1. Definitions: The following provisions are to be applied for the interpretation of this resolution:

   1. "Vessel" means watercraft operated by a state or otherwise for commercial or private purposes, regardless of what jurisdiction the vessel is currently under. "Member nation vessel" refers only to vessels (i) under direct member nation jurisdiction, (ii) operated by a member nation, or (iii) operated by an entity under member nation jurisdiction.

   2. "Marine wildlife" refers only to animals, present in a body of water, of such size or form as to be likely to suffer death or severe injury upon collision with a vessel, where such collisions are likely to cause significant ecological harm.

2. Restrictions: The WA Endangered Species Committee (hereinafter WAESC) may impose restrictions (hereinafter "Section 2 restrictions") on the travel of member nation vessels through an area of waters, if it determines that vessels in that area are likely to cause disproportionate ecological harm via collision with marine wildlife, and a practical alternative exists for vessels to avoid the said area or otherwise comply with the restrictions.

   1. Such restrictions shall have the ultimate goal of preventing collisions between vessels and marine wildlife. Section 2 restrictions may include, but are not necessarily limited to, speed limits, prohibition of certain kinds or designs of vessels, or the outright prohibition of vessels from the relevant area.

   2. Should potential restrictions include an area under the direct jurisdiction of a member nation, the WAESC shall coordinate with that member nation in determining the restrictions to faciliate enforcement and address any cultural or legal concerns around the said restrictions.

3. Enforcement: No member nation may operate any vessels in a manner which violates a Section 2 restriction, except to the extent that such operation is an absolute necessity for humanitarian, military, environmental or policing purposes.

   1. A member nation must penalise any entity under its jurisdiction operating vessels which violate a Section 2 restriction. Such penalties must be sufficient to reasonably deter entities in that member nation from violating Section 2 restrictions. This provision does not apply to vessels operating purely for humanitarian or environmental purposes, inasmuch as the relevant violation is an absolute necessity for the said purposes.

   2. The WAESC may designate recommended alternative routes or designs for vessels in order to ensure compliance with Section 2 restrictions; recommendations under this sentence need not be enforced under the above provisions.

   3. Non-member nations are strongly urged to enforce Section 2 restrictions on their own vessels and vessels operated by entities under their jurisdiction, as they apply to member nation vessels.

4. Reporting: Should a vessel engage in a collision with endangered marine wildlife, the entity which operates that vessel, if that entity is under World Assembly jurisdiction and has access to sufficient information to reasonably be aware of the said collision, must promptly submit a report to the WAESC, specifying the nature of the collision, the location in which it occurred, and any other information deemed relevant by the WAESC. The WAESC may, at its discretion, accept reports submitted by non-member nations or any other entity not required to submit a report under this section.

5. Interpretation: Absent clarification otherwise, terms in the singular include the plural thereof and vice versa. Should a provision of this resolution contradict a past World Assembly resolution still in force, that previous resolution takes precedence. Vessels operated directly by the World Assembly or a committee thereof are to comply with this resolution as if they were operated by a member nation.

The World Assembly,

Aware that many land vehicles and automobiles in some member-nations are still powered via internal combustion engines, or other gasoline-powered fueling sources,

Believing that these engines, if not properly regulated, may expel many harmful gases and substances into the atmosphere, which may cause adverse health and environmental risks,

Knowing that this risk can be significantly reduced by simply fitting automobiles with the catalytic converter,

Therefore enacts the following policies in all member-nations:

1. For the purposes of this resolution, "catalytic converter" and any linguistic variations thereof refers to a device used to control exhaust emissions through the transformation of harmful gas, pollutants, and other harmful substances that would be emitted by an internal combustion engine into less harmful substances, by means of redox reaction.

2. All combustion-powered vehicles manufactured, imported, or otherwise bought and sold following the passage of this resolution, or following a nation's entry into the World Assembly, shall be equipped with a catalytic converter. These catalytic converters must be regularly inspected (at least as often as the converter's expected lifespan) to ensure their continued operation. Failure to equip a catalytic converter properly such that the catalytic converter is not actually used shall be considered non-compliance with this clause. This clause may be waived for vehicles which cannot reliably have a catalytic converter installed, and were owned within a member nation prior to this resolution being enacted in that member.

3. The removal of any catalytic converters is strictly forbidden, unless it is for the express purpose of installing a new catalytic converter or other technology as stipulated in clause four, or the vehicle it is used in is otherwise ceasing to be in operation.

4. It is the responsibility of members to institute regulations surrounding catalytic converters that have to do with the most efficient technological innovation surrounding them as practicable given the circumstances of the nation. In the event that a nation has access to more efficient or advanced technology that reduces harmful exhaust emissions, they shall be permitted to install combustion-powered vehicles with that technology as opposed to a catalytic converter, given that said technology is equivalent or more effective in reducing these emissions.

The World Assembly,

Recognizing the significant global impact of climate change on crop production, which threatens the livelihoods of millions of farmers and the economies of agriculture-dependent member states worldwide;

Acknowledging the vulnerability of crops to changing weather patterns, including increased temperatures, altered rainfall patterns, extended periods of drought;

Understanding that sustainable crop production is crucial not only for economic stability but also for preserving biodiversity and cultural heritage;

The WA hereby enacts as follows:

1. Definitions:

   1. "Climate change" refers to significant variations in average weather conditions over extended periods, leading to changes such as increased temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and more frequent extreme droughts.

   2. "Biodiversity" encompasses the variety of life on a planet, including terrestrial, marine, and desert ecosystems, and the ecological complexes they are part of.

   3. "Temperature Shifts" denote changes in the frequency and distribution of specific temperature ranges over time.

   4. "Early Warning System" comprises hazard monitoring, forecasting, disaster risk assessment, and preparedness activities to mitigate climate-related risks in agriculture.

2. Establishes the International Council of Agricultural Research, hereinafter referred to as "the Council," which shall:

   1. Promote climate-resilient farming practices worldwide, focusing on enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability in the face of climate change impacts such as droughts, floods, and extreme weather events;

   2. Assist member states in formulating and implementing national policies aimed at climate resilience, including the establishment of early warning systems tailored to local agricultural needs;

   3. Conduct comprehensive assessments of the vulnerability of farming regions in member states to climate change impacts, including shifts in temperature, precipitation patterns, and areas prone to drought;

   4. Organize regular international conventions and workshops, in collaboration with relevant organizations, research institutions, and regional farming industries, to develop and disseminate climate adaptation strategies;

   5. Foster collaboration among member states to integrate climate-resilient practices into agricultural policies and practices.

3. The WA General Fund may be used to support the functioning and research activities of the Council.

4. Member states may adopt various measures, such as:

   • the use of genetically modified climate-resilient seeds for commercial or for sustenance purposes;

   • investing in irrigation projects;

   • supporting sustainable agricultural practices like crop diversification;

   • reclaiming cultivable wastelands and;

   • using improved planting methods.

5. Member states must provide technical and financial assistance to small landholding farmers for implementing climate-resilient agriculture practices as mentioned in clause 4, except where member states;

   1. experience severe financial constraints and may apply for temporary exemption from financial obligations under this clause, subject to approval by the Council.

   2. have already made significant investments in agriculture, as evidenced by established agricultural policies and substantial budget allocations, and may request exemption from additional financial obligations under this clause.

6. Affirms the commitment of member states to collectively ensure the long-term sustainability and resilience of global crop production systems in response to climate change.