MaltMUN 2025

Topic

Navigating Environmental, Political, and Armed Challenges: Protecting Displaced People in the Red Sea

About the committee

The global refugee crisis, driven by political instability, conflicts, and climate change, is one of the most pressing challenges of our times. Malta's position on the Central Mediterranean migration route makes the UNHCR committee highly relevant to the conference’s discussions. In the UNHCR, delegates must advocate for refugee rights, address hosting challenges, and emphasise international cooperation for dignified migration. Designed as a Beginner committee, it offers an accessible entry point for new delegates while fostering engaging debates on state responsibility, humanitarian concerns, and the multifaceted impact of migration. UNHCR also highlights the dual role of maritime regions, where coastal states, often the first to receive refugees, play a critical role in addressing migration, security, and humanitarian challenges.

Chairs

• Benjamin Bjørn Lebeck
• Alix Delpy

Countries

Topic

A Peace and Cooperation Zone for the Mediterranean: Security Architecture for Irregular Migration, Terrorism, and Trafficking

About the committee

The Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC), the First Committee of the UN General Assembly, is tasked with tackling pressing global issues like nuclear disarmament, arms regulation, terrorism, and cybersecurity challenges. While its resolutions are not legally binding, DISEC collaborates with bodies such as the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) to advance collective efforts toward global peace and security. DISEC offers a dynamic forum for Intermediate delegates who might not otherwise get to discuss critical international security.

Chairs

• César Lázaro López
• Jáchym Šetka

Countries

Topic

ReArm the Seas: Strengthening EU Security in Maritime and Coastal Regions

About the committee

The Council of the European Union, not to be mistaken for the European Council, is composed of government ministers from member states, plays a key role in formulating policies that impact maritime regions across the EU. It addresses crucial issues such as maritime security, environmental protection, fisheries management, and sustainable development. Sharing legislative power with the European Parliament, the Council has effective power in drafting laws, coordinating national policies, and steering the EU’s overarching strategies for coastal and maritime affairs, among many other issues. In this Intermediate to Advanced Committee, delegates must strive to negotiate solutions that uphold national interests while advancing European solidarity.

Chairs

• Michael Gatt
• Dominik Palkovič

Countries

Topic

Safeguarding Arctic Communities and Resources amidst Geopolitical Shifts

About the committee

The Arctic Council is a vital forum for cooperation among Arctic states and Indigenous communities, addressing the region's growing geopolitical importance as climate change reshapes its landscape. Melting sea ice has opened new shipping routes and intensified competition for resources, while the region's strategic position and militarization underscore its global significance. With a consensus-based decision-making model, the Council fosters advanced discussions on issues such as resource disputes, sovereignty, and sustainable development. In this advanced committee, delegates must balance the geopolitical interests of the Arctic States, Indigenous communities and global stakeholders.

Chairs

• Lucía Núñez Roncero
• Sebastián Cuevas

Countries

About the committee

The Press Committee embodies the vital role of media in a democratic society, highlighting the importance of press freedom and transparency. As the voice of the conference, it reports on debates, uncovers key developments, and ensures accountability by overseeing the activities of all committees during MaltMUN 2025. Through articles, interviews, and creative media, the committee captures the essence of the proceedings while promoting informed discussions and holding authoritative institutions to account.

Chairs

• Jonas Pardamean Simorangkir
• Christine Langman
• Mathea Martin

Countries