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Hurricane Havoc
Description: A severe hurricane causes widespread damage to coastal infrastructure and homes. Immediate disaster relief is needed. Decision: Allocate emergency funding from your budget for relief and rebuilding. Full, partial or none.
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Health Crisis
Description: A sudden outbreak of a contagious disease overwhelms healthcare systems.
Decision Needed: Allocate additional funds to healthcare or rely on international aid.
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Hurricane Havoc Description: A severe hurricane causes widespread damage to coastal infrastructure and homes. Immediate disaster relief is needed. Decision: Allocate emergency funding from your budget for relief and rebuilding. Full, partial or none. Full: people are cared for, economic stress caused. +10 social, -5 econ Partial: Major issues addressed, econ impacted. -5 econ None: Population very unsatisfied, your economy is hit due to lack of infustructure caused by event. -10 social -5 econ
Health Crisis Description: A sudden outbreak of a contagious disease overwhelms healthcare systems. Decision Needed: Allocate additional funds to healthcare or rely on international aid. Increased Funding: The outbreak is controlled, but funds for education and infrastructure decrease. +5 econ, -10 social Rely on Aid: Aid takes time to arrive, worsening public health. -5 social
Technological Leap Description: A breakthrough in renewable energy reduces costs by 40%, but requires high upfront investment. Decision Needed: Invest in the new technology or stick to current energy sources. Invest: Long-term energy savings and reduced pollution, but short-term financial strain. +5 econ, +10 pollution Do Not Invest: Energy costs remain high, and emissions stay the same. 0 points
Migration Surge Description: A neighboring country’s conflict sends a wave of refugees into your nation. Decision Needed: Decide how to manage the influx: expand housing or tighten border controls. Expand Housing: Strain on the budget but labor force and diversity increase. -5econ, +10 social Tighten Borders: Reduced strain but negative international reputation. +5 econ, -5 social
Flooding Disaster Description: Heavy rains cause severe flooding, displacing thousands and damaging crops. Decision Needed: Redirect funds to rebuild or rely on foreign aid. Redirect Funds: Faster recovery but a setback in other sectors. -5 econ, +5 social Rely on Aid: Recovery is delayed, and international debt increases. -10 econ, +5 social
Biodiversity Crisis Description: A critical species in your ecosystem faces extinction. Decision Needed: Allocate funds to conservation or continue as planned. Conservation: Biodiversity is preserved, but development slows. +15 pollution, -5 econ No Action: Biodiversity declines, reducing eco-tourism revenue. -10 pollution, -5 econ
Global Carbon Pact Description: A global organization demands a 20% cut in emissions or faces trade sanctions. Decision Needed: Invest in green energy or negotiate for leniency. Invest: Long-term environmental benefits but increased costs. -10econ, +10 pollution Negotiate: Trade relations remain intact, but emissions stay high. -10 pollution
Industrial Accident Description: A factory explosion causes significant environmental damage. Decision Needed: Tighten industrial regulations or provide minimal response. Tighten Regulations: Reduces pollution but slows industrial growth. +10 pollution, -5 econ Minimal Response: Industrial growth continues, but societal trust decreases. +10 econ, -5 social
Education Opportunity Description: An international organization offers grants for education reform. Decision Needed: Accept the grants and reform or focus on other priorities. Accept Grants: Long-term societal benefits but increased administrative work. +10 social, -5 econ Decline Grants: Maintain the status quo with no immediate changes. 0 points
Drought Alert Description: A severe drought reduces freshwater supply and crop yields. Decision Needed: Invest in irrigation systems or import food. Invest: Long-term resilience, but initial costs are high. +10 social, -15 econ Import: Short-term solution with increased trade dependency. +5 econ
Energy Embargo Description: A neighboring country halts fossil fuel exports to your nation. Decision Needed: Increase domestic production or invest in renewables. Domestic Production: Quick energy supply but increased emissions. +10 econ, -10 pollution Renewables: Long-term sustainability with slower adaptation. +5 econ, +10 pollution
Tourism Boom Description: Eco-tourism increases, boosting GDP but straining natural parks. Decision Needed: Expand tourism facilities or cap tourist numbers. Expand: Economic growth with environmental degradation. +10 econ, -10 pollution Cap: Maintain biodiversity but limit economic benefits. +5 pollution, +5 econ
Economic Downturn Description: A global recession reduces trade and investment. Decision Needed: Cut public spending or raise taxes. Cut Spending: Slower recovery with reduced services. -5 econ, -5 social Raise Taxes: Revenue increases but public dissatisfaction grows. +10 econ, -10 social
Extreme Heatwave Description: Prolonged heat causes health issues and water shortages. Decision Needed: Allocate resources to health or water infrastructure. Health: Health issues are mitigated, but water scarcity worsens. +5 social, -5 pollution Water: Water availability improves, but health outcomes decline. +5 pollution, -10 social
International Investment Description: A foreign corporation wants to build a factory, boosting jobs but increasing emissions. Decision Needed: Accept or reject the investment. Accept: Economic growth with environmental trade-offs. +10 econ, -5 pollution Reject: Emissions stay low, but unemployment increases. +15 pollution, -5 social
Technological Lag Description: Your nation’s outdated technology slows development. Decision Needed: Prioritize funding for tech upgrades or maintain the current course. Upgrade: Long-term growth with immediate budget strain. +5 social, -5econ No Action: Maintain stability but fall behind globally. +10 social, -5 econ
Trade Dispute Description: A key trade partner raises tariffs on your exports. Decision Needed: Retaliate or seek alternative trade partners. Retaliate: Trade war escalates, GDP suffers. -10 econ, -10 social Seek Alternatives: Trade stabilizes but takes time. +5 social
Forest Fire Description: A massive wildfire destroys significant forested areas. Decision Needed: Invest in reforestation or focus on urban recovery. Reforestation: Biodiversity recovers slowly. +15 pollution Urban Focus: Rapid recovery but long-term environmental harm. -10 pollution, +15 social
Cyber Attack Description: A cyber attack disrupts national infrastructure and financial systems. Decision Needed: Invest in cybersecurity or focus on immediate recovery. Invest: Long-term protection but high initial costs. +10 social, -5 econ Immediate Recovery: Quick fix but vulnerability remains. +10 econ
Drought Disaster Description: A prolonged drought reduces freshwater availability, threatening agriculture and energy production. Decision Needed: Invest in water-saving technologies or shift to drought-resistant crops. Water-Saving Technologies: Reduces water use but requires high upfront costs. + 10 pollution, -5 econ Drought-Resistant Crops: Helps sustain agriculture but may reduce crop variety. +10 social
Rising Sea Levels Description: Coastal areas face flooding due to rising sea levels, threatening homes and industries. Decision Needed: Invest in flood defenses or relocate affected communities. Consequences: Flood Defenses: Protects existing areas but at high cost. +10 social, -15 econ Relocation: Avoids immediate flooding risk but disrupts communities. -10 social, +5 pollution
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