maasmun 2026
Maasmun
Our 2,5 day conference in Maastricht is a Cambridge-style MUN for everyone!
Maasmun is a 2,5 day conference in Maastricht, the most southern city in the Netherlands. Maasmun is organized by high school students for high school students (age 14-18). We are one of the few conferences in the Netherlands that are debating in the Cambridge style! We hope to see you all soon, just send us an email!
maasmun@uwcmaastricht.nl
Committees
General Assembly - GA2
Futuristic Security Council - FUNSC
World Health Organization - WHO
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization -UNESCO
Economic and Social Council - ECOSOC
General Assembly 1 - GA1
Human Rights Council - HRC
United Nations Environment Programme - UNEP
Security Council - SC
Difficulty
Expert
Size
16 Spots
Difficulty
Intermediate
Size
16 Spots
Difficulty
Intermediate
Size
20 Spots
Difficulty
Beginner
Size
19 Spots
Difficulty
Intermediate
Size
18 Spots
Difficulty
Expert
Size
16 Spots
Difficulty
Intermediate
Size
19 Spots
Difficulty
Beginner
Size
18 Spots
Difficulty
Expert
Size
16 Spots
Topics
Preparing Least Developed Countries (LDC) for an AI‑Driven Global Economy and Future Labour Markets
Ensuring the Stability of Global Trade by Addressing Escalating Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Other Strategic Maritime Corridors
Safeguarding Global Trade from Emerging Threats: Maritime Drones, Cyber‑Hijacking, and Modern Piracy
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Preventing the Militarisation of Near‑Earth Asteroid Mining and Resource Extraction
Regulating the Use of Autonomous Spacecraft to Prevent Escalation and Miscalculation in Orbit
Establishing Global Norms for the Use of AI‑Driven Predictive Defence Systems
Topics
Designing a Global ‘Pandemic Firewall’ to Strengthen Preparedness for Future Outbreaks
Addressing the Global Health Burden of Ultra‑Processed Foods
Strengthening Global Mental Health Systems in the Aftermath of Climate‑Related Disasters, Armed Conflicts, and Large‑Scale Displacement Cris... Read all
Topics
Protecting cultural heritage in the face of climate change, armed conflict, and evolving identity.
Integrating Indigenous Knowledge into Global Climate Adaptation Strategies
Artificial Intelligence in Education: Ensuring Innovation Without Compromising Human Development
Topics
Responding to the global cost of living shock and preventing widening inequality
Addressing the economic and social consequences of increased migration caused by conflict, climate change, and economic instability
Examining strategies to promote sustainable economic development while ensuring equity in developing countries
Topics
Regulating Autonomous Weapons Systems to Prevent Escalation and Ensure Human Oversight
Balancing National Security and Personal Privacy in the Era of Smart‑City Surveillance Technologies
Preventing the Use of AI‑Generated Deepfakes as Tools of Information Warfare
Topics
Ensuring Digital Rights and Online Safety as Fundamental Human Rights in the 21st Century
Ensuring Civilian Protection and Accountability Mechanisms in the Sudan Conflict
Protecting Human Rights in the Context of Algorithmic Policing and Digital Surveillance
Topics
Ending the ‘Plastic Age’: Global Strategies to Replace Single‑Use Plastics
Oil Extraction in Alaska: Balancing Energy Security with Ecological Preservation
Assessing the Environmental Costs of Emerging Green Technologies as tools for environmental sustainability
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The Venezuela Crisis: Preventing Regional Destabilisation and Strengthening Human Security
Forced Displacement as a Strategic Tool: Security Implications of Manipulated Migration Flows
Responding to State‑Backed Hacktivism and Coordinated Cyber Operations Targeting International Stability
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