Committees
"Resolving Global Conflicts for a Harmonious World"
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Beginner
United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)
Topic: E-waste Management and Technology Sustainability
The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) is the world’s highest-level decision-making body for matters related to the environment, with a universal membership of all 193 Member States. It sets the global environmental agenda, provides overarching policy guidance, and defines policy responses to address emerging environmental challenges. It undertakes policy review, dialogue and the exchange of experiences, sets the strategic guidance on the future direction of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), and fosters partnerships for achieving environmental goals and resource mobilization.
Directions:
1. The need for international cooperation and regulatory frameworks
2. Circular Economy and Recycling Strategies
3. Environmental and Health Impacts of improper e-waste disposal
4. Technology Innovation and Sustainability
5. Access to technology (the digital divide and disparity) in different regions
6. Corporate responsibility (NGOs?)
Essentially, the debate between developing and developed countries –> Progression or the environment?
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Beginner
World Health Organization (WHO)
Topic: Addressing health security in times of conflict
Founded in 1948, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health. WHO leads global efforts to expand universal health coverage. We direct and coordinate the world’s response to health emergencies. And we promote healthier lives – from pregnancy care through old age. Our Triple Billion targets outline an ambitious plan for the world to achieve good health for all using science-based policies and programmes.
Direction:
- How to increase access to resources (clean water, sanitation, food, electricity)
- Treating injuries caused by war
- How to provide assistance for those with mental health issues (Depression, anxiety, PTSD)
- Displacement as a result of war and its impact on citizens’ access to healthcare & and medication (Ex. citizens not being able to access medication for chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease)
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Intermediate
Legislative Yuan
Topic: Addressing the topic of the legal status of Taiwan and China
The Legislative Yuan is the unicameral legislature of the Republic of China (Taiwan) located in Taipei. The Legislative Yuan is composed of 113 members, who are directly elected for four-year terms by the people of Taiwan through a parallel voting system. The Constitution of the Republic of China provides that the Legislative Yuan shall be the supreme legislative organization of the State, to be constituted of legislators elected by the people, and it shall exercise legislative power on behalf of the people. In terms of its competence, power, and function, the Legislative Yuan is equivalent to a parliament in other democracies.
Directions:
1. The maintenance of peace between Taiwan and China
2. The issue with the borders of the South China Sea
3. The approach to military and economic threats from the People’s Republic of China
4. Financial approaches and distribution on military usage
5. Conscription in Taiwan: the time length of military service