DSTMUN 2023

Topics

1. Mitigating the Impact of Climate Change on International Security
2. Reducing Illicit Drug Trafficking through Maritime Routes

About the committee

The prohibition of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), i.e. biological, chemical and nuclear weapons, is a typical theme encountered in this Committee. Furthermore, particular war zones or arms race instances are addressed.

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Topics

1. Addressing the Phenomenon of Green-Washing in Private and State-Owned Corporations
2. Evaluating the Challenges and Opportunities of Transitioning to a Digital Economy

About the committee

It deals with both macro and microeconomic matters, as well as specific countries troubled by economic conditions that threaten the global economy. It focuses on both More and Less Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs and LEDCs).

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Topics

1. Reducing Civilian Risk due to Climate-Related Extreme Events in LEDCs
2. Safeguarding the Rights of Activists and Protesters during Worker Strikes

About the committee

It targets all three components equally, i.e. social issues (e.g. gender discrimination), humanitarian crises (e.g. refugees) and cultural matters (e.g. protection of cultural heritage in time of war).

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Topics

1. The Question of Indigenous Land Rights and Resource Exploitation
2. Addressing the Root Causes of current Political Tensions in El Salvador

About the committee

It deals with Special Political and Decolonization affairs, i.e. territorial disputes, colony-mother country clashes and intricate diplomatic issues. Typical examples of issues include the territorial dispute in Jammu-Kashmir, the war in Crimea or the Sudanese Civil War.

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Topics

1. Mitigating Recent Terrorist Insurgencies in the Sahel Region of Africa
2. Examining the Current State of the Iran Nuclear Program Regulations
3. Reducing the Security Impact of Renewed Tensions in Nagorno-Karabakh

About the committee

As opposed to the General Assembly, the jurisdiction of which is limited and clearly consultative, the UN Security Council (UNSC) is the most powerful UN principal organ. It consists of only 15 members: 5 permanent (China, France, Russia, UK, USA) and 10 non-permanent members that serve for 2 years and are chosen on grounds of geographical representation. The SC deals with the most critical global topics, such as wars and crises, and is the only UN organ with the jurisdiction to impose sanctions, deploy peacekeeping troops and make binding decisions, i.e. decisions member states and other UN organs are obliged to follow. Lastly, the 5 permanent members of the UNSC can exert veto power (automatically fail a decision voted upon by voting against, even if a majority is met), a fact that makes political and diplomatic balance within the Council very tended.

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Topics

1. Reducing the Environmental Impact of Over-Tourism in Europe
2. Developing Measures to Ensure Transparency of National Politicians within EU Organs and Institutions
3. Addressing the Phenomenon of Cocaine Capitals within the EU

About the committee

The Council of the European Union is a simulation of the proceedings of the European Union. The delegates represent EU member states and debate about several major issues.

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Topics

1. Formulating a Collective Response Towards the Yemeni Civil War ​
2. Tackling the Issue of Water Scarcity in the Middle East
3. Diversifying Arab League Economies by Reducing Dependence on Oil Revenues

About the committee

The Arab League is a regional intergovernmental organization made up of 22 member states from the Arab world. It was founded in 1945 with the purpose of promoting cooperation among its member states, coordinating their policies and enhancing economic, social, cultural and political cooperation. The League aims to protect the sovereignty and independence of its member states, support their development and security, and work towards resolving conflicts in the region. In an MUN Arab League committee, participants assume the roles of diplomats representing their assigned countries, and work together to address regional issues such as political, economic, and social challenges facing the Arab world.

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Topics

1. Promoting the Use of Sustainable Mining Practices
2. Tackling the Risk of Desertification in Southern Europe and the Adriatic Sea
3. Investing in Carbon Capture Technologies as a Means to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions

About the committee

The United Nations Environmental Committee is a specialized agency of the United Nations that was established in 1972. The committee is responsible for promoting international cooperation on environmental issues, encouraging sustainable development, and addressing global environmental challenges. The committee covers a wide range of environmental issues, including biodiversity conservation, climate change, marine and coastal management, chemicals and waste management, and sustainable consumption and production. It also coordinates and supports the implementation of several environmental agreements, including the Paris Agreement on climate change and the Convention on Biological Diversity.

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Topics

1. Tackling Animal Abuse and Mistreatment in Factory Farms
2. Mitigating the Effects of Misinformation on the Subject of Climate Change

About the committee

This committee is designed especially for beginner delegates, to learn how MUN functions, especially the promotion of the UN's SDGs. With this year’s YDF topic being “Protecting Biodiversity and Promoting Climate Action” the delegates will get a chance to debate on different aspects of the critical issue of climate change.

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Topic

Corfu Channel (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland v. Albania)

About the committee

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is a principal UN organ that operates on a totally different way from all other MUN Committees. It simulates the UN ICJ, headquartered in the Hague, where countries (not individuals or parties) are tried. Should a UN member state feel another country has breached international law, then it can take the other country to the ICJ, resulting in cases such as “Construction of a Road in Costa Rica along the San Juan River (Nicaragua v. Costa Rica)”. Each country is represented by 2 Advocates each who are to present evidence and question the Ambassadors of other UN member states as witnesses, in order to prove to the 15 Judges and the Presidents that their country is right. This organ is very challenging and unique.

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