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Model UN speech practice: Brazil's rainforest speech under fire
A strong Model UN opening speech states your country’s position in the first sentence, names two or three concrete proposals, signals which blocs you want to work with, and ends with a clear call to action, usually within sixty to ninety seconds. Speak as your country, not yourself, and prepare short answers to the obvious challenges from rival delegations. Practice Brazil’s opening on rainforest financing, then face questions from the delegate of India.
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Updated October 2026
Who it's for
Who this practice is for
- Model UN students preparing an opening speech as Brazil on rainforest financing
- Delegates who freeze when a rival bloc challenges their proposals in committee
- Faculty advisors helping students practice defending a country position under questioning
- Anyone who wants to stop reading a research dump and start speaking with structure
What happens
How a session goes
- You give your opening speech as Brazil out loud, or type it if you prefer.
- The delegate of India, a rival bloc, reacts and challenges Brazil's proposals.
- You answer India's questions directly, defending Brazil's position under pressure.
Real lines from a test session
What The delegate of India said in a test session
“India appreciates your vision, but I've seen the Amazon Fund numbers. In its best year it raised about one point three billion dollars.”
“Brazil loses forest worth far more than that annually. So what happens when the bond payments fall short of what extraction pays? Are you really expecting investors to accept lower returns than loggers get?”
“You answered my question with honest limits, not spin — that's rare here.”
From a test session of this practice in the app, lightly trimmed. Your session goes its own way: the character reacts to what you say.
You go first
Ways to open
- “Honorable chair, distinguished delegates: Brazil holds sixty percent of the Amazon, and the world's responsibility for it.”
- “The delegation of Brazil believes protection must be paid for, not just promised.”
- “Brazil brings three proposals to this committee today.”
Example first lines to adapt. Fill in the brackets with your own details.
The scorecard
What the scorecard looked like for Model UN Opening Speech
“Third, we think there's probably a need to reform international carbon markets to properly value standing forests.”
You hedged with 'there's probably a need' instead of stating a firm position.
Try instead: “Third, we must reform international carbon markets to properly value standing forests.”
What went well: Your Q&A response was calm, direct, honest about the challenge, and proposed a concrete solution (blended finance, development bank guarantees).
Real scorecard output from one of our test runs. In test runs the practice answers are written by a test script, not by a customer.
What good looks like
What a strong answer does here
- You state Brazil's position early, before diving into details.
- You offer three concrete proposals for financing rainforest protection.
- You keep a diplomatic tone, even when India pushes back.
- You answer India's question directly instead of dodging or reading a research dump.
Scored on:
- Structure
- Clarity
- Handling questions
- Presence
Common mistakes
Weak lines, and what to say instead
Weak: “Brazil has many important points to make about the Amazon.”
Better: “Honorable chair, Brazil holds sixty percent of the Amazon and brings three proposals to fund its protection.”
It states the country position early and names the three proposals.
Weak: “I will now list every fact I found about rainforests.”
Better: “Our first proposal is a paid protection fund, because protection must be paid for, not just promised.”
It replaces a research dump with one concrete proposal.
Weak: “India's question is not really my problem right now.”
Better: “India asks about investor returns; Brazil answers by guaranteeing minimum returns for forest protection.”
It answers the rival's question directly and diplomatically.
Weak: “We should all just try to do better on the environment.”
Better: “Brazil calls on this committee to adopt our three proposals and fund them this session.”
It ends with a clear, concrete ask instead of a vague hope.
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- Make your main point clear
- Use examples and a logical structure
- Handle audience questions
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FAQ
Questions about Model UN Opening Speech
Who will I be speaking to in this practice?
You speak to a Model UN committee of 40 delegates. After your opening speech, the delegate of India, a college student from a rival bloc, challenges Brazil's proposals and asks you questions. You answer as the delegate of Brazil and defend your country's position. Try it free →
What makes a strong opening speech here?
State Brazil's position early, give three concrete proposals for financing rainforest protection, keep a diplomatic tone, and answer India's question directly. The scorer rewards that and penalizes reading a research dump. You can type instead of talking at any time. Try it free →
How long is a Model UN opening speech?
The chair sets the speaker’s time, often 60 to 90 seconds for opening speeches. Write it to finish with a few seconds to spare, since running over usually means being cut off mid-sentence. Practice it out loud with a timer, not just on paper. Try it free →
How do you answer a challenge from another delegate?
Thank them, restate their concern in a sentence, answer it with your country’s actual position or a concrete proposal, and invite them to work on it together. Staying diplomatic while giving a clear answer makes you look like a leader in the committee rather than a rival. Try it free →
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