Do rich countries have an obligation to help poorer countries weather climate change?

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Rich countries have an obligation to help poorer countries weather climate change.

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  • Pro claim 1

    Climate change initiatives are often more effective when countries work together.

  • Pro claim 2

    It is wrong for rich nations to let others nations suffer if they could afford to help.

  • Con claim 1

    Rich countries are not solely responsible for climate change.

  • Con claim 2

    Nations have an obligation to care for their own citizens before helping others.