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- Ages 12–19
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- Ages 12–19
Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) in Model UN
The Commission on Science and Technology for Development is an ECOSOC commission of 43 member states, set up in 1992. It meets yearly in Geneva, with UNCTAD as its secretariat, and is the focal point for the UN's follow-up to the World Summit on the Information Society. In Model UN a CSTD committee debates technology policy, with AI high on many agendas.
Updated Oct 5, 2026
- 4 countries: on 90 to 100% of seat lists
- 16 more seats in a typical session of 20
Upcoming CSTD conferences
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- 400 delegates
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International Model United Nations of Ecuador
Oct 15-17, 2026 · Quito, Ecuador
Languages: English, Spanish
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- High school
- $40, about 36 euros
- Ages up to 19
- High school
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- 15 delegates
- Ages 13–21
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- 250 delegates
- University
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- Ages 14–20
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- €80
- Top rated. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 2,583 reviews
- 350 delegates
- Ages 14+
- All levels
- €80
- Top rated. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 2,583 reviews
- Ages 14+
- Top academics
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- Top academics
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International Lower Silesian Model United Nations
Nov 28-30, 2026 · Wrocław, Poland
Languages: English
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- zł265, about 61 euros
- Top rated. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 189 reviews
- 120 delegates
- Ages 13+
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- zł265, about 61 euros
- Top rated. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 189 reviews
- Ages 13+
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- Top academics
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Marie Skłodowska Curie Model United Nations
Dec 11-13, 2026 · Warsaw, Poland
Languages: English, Polish
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- zł180, about 41 euros
- 120 delegates
- Ages 14+
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- £75, about 88 euros
- Top rated. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 171 reviews
- 300 delegates
- Ages 13–19
- High school
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- Top rated. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 171 reviews
- Ages 13–19
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- Top academics
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Apply by Dec 10
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- 325 delegates
- Ages 13–18
- High school
- Ages 13–18
International European School * Warsaw Model United Nations
Feb 25-28, 2027 · Warsaw, Poland
Languages: English
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- Top rated. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 228 reviews
- 350 delegates
- Ages 14+
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- Top rated. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 228 reviews
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- Best socials
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- Best socials
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Southern China International Model United Nations
Mar 11-13, 2027 · Shenzhen, China
Languages: English
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- 250 delegates
- High school
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- Top rated. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 763 reviews
- 300 delegates
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- 133 delegates
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CSTD topics in Model UN
Most common on CSTD agendas on mymun: cyber and AI (50% of 112 topics), then economy and development (9%) and health and pandemics (8%).
ThemeShare of topics
- Cyber and AI 50%
Example: The influence of artificial intelligence on epidemics, Costa Rica International Model United Nations
- Economy and development 9%
Example: Evaluating the use of genetic engineering to achieve the sustainable development goals, Model United Nations Of Malmö
- Health and pandemics 8%
Example: The ethical use of AI and Biotechnology in terms of healthcare, Georges Duby Model United Nations
- Climate and environment 7%
Example: Technology's Role in Building Disaster Resilience and Climate Adaptation, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid Model United Nations
From 112 CSTD topics on mymun. A topic can touch several themes.
Recent CSTD topics
The influence of artificial intelligence on epidemics
Costa Rica International Model United NationsCyber and AIHealth and pandemicsEstablishing International Standards for Data Ownership and Sovereignty in Artificial Intelligence Development
Korean Youth Online Model United NationsCyber and AIRegulating Autonomous AI Weapons Systems and Machine Learning in Warfare
International Tech and AI Model United NationsCyber and AIDiscussing Methods of Agriculture Development in the Sphere of Fertilizer Production
Płock Model United NationsHarnessing Emerging Technologies to Enhance Regional Stability and Sustainable Development while addressing their Misuse in Hybrid Warfare in the Indo-Pacific
Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Kairo Model United NationsEconomy and developmentExamining opportunities and regulatory challenges in the use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare
Towarzystwo Edukacyjne Vizja Model United NationsCyber and AIHealth and pandemics"Bridging the Global Artificial Intelligence Divide Between Developed and Developing States."
DLMUN Conference VICyber and AIReforming Ethical considerations in the promotion and usage of AI
Global Indian International School Model United Nations Chapter VICyber and AI
CSTD countries in Model UN
CSTD sessions on mymun seated about 20 delegations. China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan and France appear on 86 to 100% of CSTD seat lists on mymun. The real Commission has 43 member states, elected by ECOSOC for four-year terms.
- 4 countries: on 90 to 100% of seat lists
- 16 more seats in a typical session of 20
Most often seated
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Share of 87 CSTD seat lists on mymun.
Most requested
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Share of 2,456 CSTD applicants on mymun who asked for the country.