UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in Model UN

The UN Economic and Social Council has 54 members, elected by the General Assembly for three-year terms, and coordinates the UN's economic, social and environmental work. Commissions such as the CSW and the CCPCJ report to it. In Model UN its agendas centre on development and the economy.

  • 80 open now
  • 144 upcoming conferences
  • about 21 delegations
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Similar: Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and UN Women · CCPCJ · UN · UN

  • 4 countries: on 92 to 96% of seat lists
  • 17 more seats in a typical simulation of 21

ECOSOC applications closing soon

37 conferences close applications in the next 30 days. These close first.

More ECOSOC conferences

138 more upcoming

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Where and when ECOSOC conferences run

Poland, the Netherlands and the United States host the most. November is the busiest month.

In 38 countries and online

Upcoming by month

32 in November 202614 open for applications now

62 of the 144 are for school students only and 11 for university students only; 40 are free. See all high school MUN conferences or university MUN conferences.

Most ECOSOC conferences are in Poland, the Netherlands and the United States.

ECOSOC topics in Model UN

Of 1,186 ECOSOC topics on mymun, 53% are about economy and development, 10% about climate and environment and 9% about cyber and AI. Rising this season: cyber and AI (18% of topics this season, up from 8%).

ThemeShare of topics
  1. Economy and development 53%

    Example: Combating Youth Unemployment and Economic Inequality in Developing Nations, Youth MUN

  2. Climate and environment 10%

    Example: Strengthening Global Food Security Amid Climate Change and Economic Instability, Model Diplomat Mun

  3. Cyber and AI Rising9%

    Example: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for inclusive and sustainable economic development, Naxshab Model United Nations

  4. Health and pandemics 5%

    Example: Ensuring Accessibility to Essential Medicines in Developing Countries, Jagiellonian University International Model United Nations

  5. Women and children 5%

    Example: Advocating for education and protection for women and children in the Middle East, Chinese University of Hong Kong Model United Nations Conference

Recent ECOSOC topics

  1. Combating Youth Unemployment and Economic Inequality in Developing Nations

    Youth MUN
    Economy and development

  2. Deuda global

    CIDEBMUN

  3. Promoting Inclusive Economic Growth and Sustainable Development through Youth Employment and Digital Economic Opportunities

    Sovereign Multilateral Conference of the Parties
    Economy and developmentCyber and AI

  4. Examining the consequences and effectiveness of debt-for-nature swap transactions

    Warsaw Model United Nations
    Economy and development

ECOSOC countries in Model UN

China, the United States, France and the United Kingdom appear on 92 to 96% of ECOSOC seat lists on mymun, and Germany on 87%. The real Council's 54 seats are shared by region: 14 African, 11 Asia-Pacific, 6 Eastern European, 10 Latin American and Caribbean, and 13 Western European and other states.

  • 4 countries: on 92 to 96% of seat lists
  • 17 more seats in a typical simulation of 21

Most often seated

CountryShare of seat lists
  1. 1China96%
  2. 2United States96%
  3. 3France92%
  4. 4United Kingdom92%
  5. 5Germany87%
  6. 6India85%
  7. 7Japan83%
  8. 8Brazil78%
  9. 9Canada76%
  10. 10South Korea68%
  11. 11Nigeria67%
  12. 12Italy64%

Most requested

CountryShare of applicants
  1. 1United States8%
  2. 2France8%
  3. 3Germany7%
  4. 4China7%
  5. 5United Kingdom6%
  6. 6Canada5%
  7. 7India4%
  8. 8Japan4%
  9. 9Brazil3%
  10. 10Russia3%
  11. 11Australia3%
  12. 12Italy2%

Often still open

CountryStill open
  1. 1Croatia12 of 12
  2. 2Mauritius12 of 12
  3. 3Peru12 of 12
  4. 4Suriname12 of 12
  5. 5Haiti11 of 11
  6. 6Laos11 of 11
  7. 7Mauritania11 of 11
  8. 8Uruguay13 of 14
  9. 9Czech Republic12 of 13
  10. 10Liechtenstein12 of 13
  11. 11Tunisia12 of 13
  12. 12Paraguay11 of 12

How the ECOSOC compares

Its rooms seat about 21, against 22 in UN.

CommitteeUpcomingOpen nowRoom sizeSchool onlyMost debated
UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)144802143%Economy and development
Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and UN Women150802034%Women and children
Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ)392041%Crime and drugs
UN Security Council (UNSC)3551831539%Armed conflicts
UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)2611422235%Human rights

ECOSOC in Model UN: questions and answers

How many delegates are in an ECOSOC committee?

The real Council has 54 members. ECOSOC simulations on mymun seated about 21 delegations.

Are ECOSOC resolutions binding?

No. Under the UN Charter it makes recommendations to the General Assembly, member states and UN specialized agencies; each of its 54 members has one vote, and decisions pass by a simple majority.

Is ECOSOC a good committee for beginners?

Yes: the procedure is the familiar General Assembly one, and ECOSOC, like the General Assembly, is a standard committee for your first MUN .

What topics does ECOSOC debate in Model UN?

Top themes in 1,186 ECOSOC topics on mymun: economy and development (53%), climate and environment (10%) and cyber and AI (9%).

Can school students join an ECOSOC?

Yes. 133 of the 144 upcoming conferences with an ECOSOC take high school delegates, and 62 are for school students only.

Prepare for your ECOSOC committee

Updated Nov 14, 2026