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Scenario
Impact
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.   show
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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.   show
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show 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  
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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.   show
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show 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  
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show Conservation: Biodiversity is preserved, but development slows. +15 pollution, -5 econ No Action: Biodiversity declines, reducing eco-tourism revenue. -10 pollution, -5 econ  
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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.   show
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Industrial Accident Description: A factory explosion causes significant environmental damage. Decision Needed: Tighten industrial regulations or provide minimal response.   show
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Education Opportunity Description: An international organization offers grants for education reform. Decision Needed: Accept the grants and reform or focus on other priorities.   show
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show Invest: Long-term resilience, but initial costs are high. +10 social, -15 econ Import: Short-term solution with increased trade dependency. +5 econ  
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Energy Embargo Description: A neighboring country halts fossil fuel exports to your nation. Decision Needed: Increase domestic production or invest in renewables.   show
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Tourism Boom Description: Eco-tourism increases, boosting GDP but straining natural parks. Decision Needed: Expand tourism facilities or cap tourist numbers.   show
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Economic Downturn Description: A global recession reduces trade and investment. Decision Needed: Cut public spending or raise taxes.   show
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Extreme Heatwave Description: Prolonged heat causes health issues and water shortages. Decision Needed: Allocate resources to health or water infrastructure.   show
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show Accept: Economic growth with environmental trade-offs. +10 econ, -5 pollution Reject: Emissions stay low, but unemployment increases. +15 pollution, -5 social  
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Technological Lag Description: Your nation’s outdated technology slows development. Decision Needed: Prioritize funding for tech upgrades or maintain the current course.   show
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Trade Dispute Description: A key trade partner raises tariffs on your exports. Decision Needed: Retaliate or seek alternative trade partners.   show
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Forest Fire Description: A massive wildfire destroys significant forested areas. Decision Needed: Invest in reforestation or focus on urban recovery.   show
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show Invest: Long-term protection but high initial costs. +10 social, -5 econ Immediate Recovery: Quick fix but vulnerability remains. +10 econ  
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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.   show
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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.   show
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