> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://resources.globaldebates.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://resources.globaldebates.org/ages-12-15/global-issues-debate-statements.md).

# Global Issues Debate Statements

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## Debate Statements on Global Issues for Participants Aged 12 -16 Years:

1. Animals matter more than human profits.
2. Climate change is unstoppable—why even try?
3. Developed countries owe poor countries a debt for climate damage.
4. Electric cars won’t save the planet.
5. Global poverty will never be solved.
6. Helping refugees is more important than helping your own citizens.
7. Kids have more power to fight climate change than adults.
8. One person’s actions can’t make a difference in global issues.
9. Plastic should be completely banned worldwide.
10. Rich countries should solve all global problems.
11. Saving endangered species is a waste of resources.
12. Social media is ruining the fight against fake news.
13. The internet should be free for everyone, everywhere.
14. Water should never be sold—it belongs to everyone.
15. World peace is impossible—wars will never end.


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