KAMUN: The Black Forest Summit 2026

Topic

Protecting Labour Rights in the Modern Gig Economy

About the committee

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the United Nations' specialized agency for the world of work, uniting governments, employers, and workers to advance social justice and decent working conditions worldwide. From child labour to workplace safety, this committee tackles the quiet, everyday structures that shape millions of lives. This year, delegates will confront one of the defining challenges of the modern economy: protecting labour rights in the fast-growing gig and platform economy, where the promise of flexibility collides with the reality of precarity. Through rigorous debate, participants will help chart how the world of work adapts to a digital age.

Chairs

• Marlene Lack
• Joshua Lane
• Sophia Hummel

Countries

Topic

Building Europe's technological independence

About the committee

The European Parliament is the only directly elected institution of the European Union and one of its two law-making bodies, shaping rules that affect over 450 million people. Delegates act as Members of the European Parliament, representing pan-European political groups rather than their home countries, and debate the substance of EU law: industrial policy, budgets, procurement and trade. The focus is on the concrete choices behind Europe's technological future, from microchips and data centers to the technological power driving artificial intelligence.

Chairs

• Jean Patrick Mathes
• Jan Gehrmann
• Bobby Yu

Countries

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Developing an International Framework for Space Traffic Management

About the committee

As human presence in outer space continues to expand, the increasing number of satellites and commercial space missions presents challenges to the safety and sustainability of activity in outer space. The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPOUS) serves as the primary international body for promoting cooperation and peaceful exploration as well as the development of international space law. In this committee delegates debate the establishment of an international framework for space traffic management. This poses the challenge of balancing innovation and sustainable markets as well as national interests and peaceful multilateral cooperation.

Chairs

• Leonard Hohnschild
• Victoria Hirsekorn

Countries

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Adressing the Use of Nuclear Weapons in Regional Conflicts

About the committee

This committee discusses “Addressing the Use of Nuclear Weapons in Regional Conflicts,” a particularly significant topic given that the threat of nuclear weapons extends far beyond the regions directly involved in conflict. Their potential use could have catastrophic humanitarian and environmental consequences, alongside devastating geopolitical repercussions. The Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) plays a central role in addressing these challenges by fostering transparency, encouraging diplomatic dialogue, and promoting international cooperation among nations. Through engaging debates and diplomatic negotiations, delegates will explore the complexities of nuclear disarmament and international security while developing their understanding of Model United Nations in a dynamic and thought-provoking environment.

Chairs

• Alp Özden
• Filippa Kuhnert

Countries

Topic

Regulating and Safeguarding Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

About the committee

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an autonomous intergovernmental organization under the United Nations established in 1957. Its aim is to promote the peaceful and safe use of nuclear energy and to prevent its use for military purposes. Delegates will represent one of IAEA's 181 member states and will protect their nation's interests in ensuring the safe use and regulation of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), an emergent class of nuclear fission reactors with a modular design and a rated electrical power of less than 300 megawatts, as one of the most promising technological developments in the world's quest for a green energy transition.

Chairs

• Julia Regis Walsh Rangel
• Carlos Kuban

Countries

Topic

Cholera Crisis (1947)

About the committee

The current World Health Organization (WHO) plays a crucial role in improving global public health, but how did it operate almost eight decades ago? In this historical WHO committee, delegates can dive back into the past and experience an interim WHO, introduced in 1946 prior to the WHO we know today, created to tackle national and international crises like the 1947 Cholera Outbreak. This committee is set in the late 1940s, where Egypt was struck by one of the deadliest Cholera epidemics of the twentieth century and delegates will be challenged to contain this outbreak without disrupting important trade infrastructures like the Suez Canal, escalating regional tensions and many more other confrontations. With a thousand lives at stake, every decision is vital and delegates have to act fast to prevent this ongoing crisis from escalating.

Chairs

• Eliane Schatz
• Florian Alexander Grether
• Nik Protzen

Countries

Topic

Security Challenges in the Pacific

About the committee

The Pacific is quietly shaping up to move center stage in an emerging Sino-American Cold War, with Chinese military bases in some countries and strong American military ties in others. Geopolitical rivalry and natural disasters are threatening the region, begging a coordinated and united response by Pacific leaders, negotiated in the most important political arena of Oceania: The Pacific Islands Forum.

Chairs

• Alexandra Scherrer
• Noah Ries

Countries

Topic

E Pluribus Unum: Forging the Framework for a More Perfect Union

About the committee

“Out of many, one.” In the summer of 1787, the young American Republic might have won the revolution, but stands everything but stable. Economic crisis, interstate rivalry and political instability threaten to undo the achievements of the past decade. Delegates will be taking the roles of founding fathers to decide whether the Union can be saved through reform, or whether the American experiment in self-government will come to an early end.

Chairs

• Nico Stein
• Camille Imbert
• Mihnea Pînzaru

Countries

Topic

Reevaluating the Need for UN Peacekeeping Operations Worldwide

About the committee

UN peacekeeping operations are wildly controversial, with both their effectiveness and ethics under scrutiny. The Blue Helmets have been accused of failing to actually resolve any conflicts, struggling to protect civilians, while also facing accusations of sexual abuse themselves. With support for multilateral intervention waning, should this program continue, or is it time to find other solutions for conflict zones?

Chairs

• Nicolas Drew
• Kesav Menon
• Cassandra Rohleder

Countries

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Reporting on the Committee Proceedings

About the committee

Open to High-Schoolers (4) and University Students (8), the International Press Corps (IPC) offers a unique perspective on the conference by placing delegates in the role of journalists rather than country representatives. As an IPC delegate, you will report on committee proceedings, interview delegates and Chairs, write articles, capture key moments through photography and media, and keep participants informed throughout the conference. Your work will document the story of KAMUN while developing skills in journalism, communication, and media reporting in a dynamic international environment.

Chairs

• Jacqueline Kess
• Tim Bayer
• Karoline Martinussen

Countries