Below are overviews of the committees. Country lists will be posted by January 1st. Background guides will be posted by February 15th.
All position papers must be submitted by March 30th. Please do so HERE.
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UNFCCC-COP 27 - Climate Action and Earth's Oceans
The main goal of the UNFCCC is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that will prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system, in a time frame which allows ecosystems to adapt naturally and enables sustainable development. Because of this goal, our UN Climate Change Conference of 2022, or COP 27, will mainly be focused on sustainable development goals 13 and 14: Climate Action and Life Below Water, and how they are connected. Specifically, how greenhouse gas emissions are not only affecting life on land, but how the pollution of the atmosphere also hurts life below water. The conference will discuss how to mitigate and adapt to these circumstances and growing environmental issues COUNTRY LIST BACKGROUND GUIDE DISEC - Illicit International Drug Trade
The Disarmament and International Security Committee invites delegates to come and discuss ways to stop illegal drug trade. Illegal drug trade is the unlawful creation, distribution, and mass sale of drugs. These drugs cause untold amounts of pain and suffering on those who consume them. Hotspots for illegal drug trade are Afghanistan and South America. The United Nations has been monitoring the situation and hopes that DISEC will implement a plan by the conclusion of the conference. COUNTRY LIST BACKGROUND GUIDE SPECPOL - Territorial Claims in Antarctica
Ever since its discovery, Antarctica has been the subject of numerous territorial claims, based on a variety of factors, such as proximity and discovery. In order to resolve these claims, the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 was passed, which declared Antarctica to be international land, which cannot be held by any country. In spite of this, seven countries still maintain their claims on the continent: Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Although these claims are rarely recognized, they have the potential for major international consequences. If these territories were recognized, the countries holding them would be given vast swatches of EEZs (Exclusive Economic Zone), which are incredibly valuable assets. In addition, each country would be able to control the research and colonization done within their respective borders. The goal of this council is to determine how the international community should move forward on this issue, if it should at all. COUNTRY LIST BACKGROUND GUIDE |
Security Council - Territorial Disputes in the Former Soviet Space
The United Nations has invited several non-recognized or partially-recognized states to speak at the Security Council. These include: the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (commonly known as Transnistria), the Republic of South Ossetia, the Republic of Abkhazia, the Republic of Artsakh, and the Republic of Kosovo. Within several countries found within the Balkan and Caucasus regions, these breakaway states are causing massive tensions, political instability, and sometimes even military conflict. The aim of this Security Council conference is to pass a resolution dealing with the territorial conflict between these breakaway states and claimant countries, as well as keeping peace. COUNTRY LIST BACKGROUND GUIDE Historical - The Thirty Years War The year is 1618 and the 30 years war involving the Holy Roman Empire, France, Spain, Denmark, and Sweden has just begun. Religion in the holy roman empire was in turmoil. Armed conflict has begun between protestants and Catholics as one of Ferdinand the second's first actions as holy roman emperor was to force citizens of the empire to adhere to Roman Catholicism, even though religious freedom was granted in the empire as a part of the Peace of Augsburg. The recently formed Protestant union stands against the holy roman emperors policy of absolutism, it consists of small dutchys, principalities, and cities united to protect the lands and rights of each member. The political position of the union stands in question as several powerful Protestant rulers, most notably the dutch of Saxony have not joined the union. The Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia has been deposed by the Protestant diet of Bohemia and replaced by Fredrick the V. The Holy Roman Empire now deals with a rebelling Kingdom of Bohemia as well as political opponents in the Protestant league. COUNTRY LIST BACKGROUND GUIDE Crisis - Quadumvirate- The Taiwan Crisis
The United States is stopping the enlistment of foreign troops to be deployed on Taiwan because of potential conflicts with China. Currently, Taiwan is looking for it’s independence and since then, has invested in nuclear weapons. As this movement goes on, there has been an increased threat for Chinese intervention. Countries involved that support Taiwan are the United States, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, and the United Kingdom as well as Canada. Tensions are on the rise and need to be addressed before things get worse.which escalated into violence that caught the world's attention. The crisis will bring together Taiwan, China, Russia, and the United States. CHARACTER LIST BACKGROUND GUIDE |
