MEDMUN 2024

Topics

1. Conciliare rifornimento energetico stabile ed energie pulite nel Mediterraneo
2. Statuire sulla viabilità economica e geopolitica del gasdotto Eastmed in un contesto di guerra con la Russia

About the committee

Il Mar Mediterraneo, un palcoscenico di conflitti e sfide energetiche, si estende su 9 milioni di chilometri quadrati. Mentre i paesi della regione affrontano una crescente domanda energetica a causa della crescita demografica, sorge la domanda cruciale: quale strada prendere per garantire la stabilità energetica? Nucleare, idrocarburi o energie rinnovabili? A partire da febbraio 2022, la guerra con la Russia ha spinto l'Europa a cercare l'indipendenza energetica. Ma c'è un'altra guerra energetica in corso, meno nota, che coinvolge i paesi del Sud del Mediterraneo, del Medio Oriente e del Maghreb. In questo contesto, il gasdotto Eastmed assume un ruolo di rilievo, anche se pieno di tensioni. La situazione si complica ulteriormente dopo l'abbandono del progetto Nord Stream 2 e le crescenti tensioni con la Russia. Ma come possiamo cooperare multilateralmente per garantire indipendenza e sovranità energetica per tutti i paesi mediterranei? In questo intricato scenario geopolitico, emerge una sfida cruciale: trovare un modo per collaborare nell'ambito dell'energia, senza compromettere la sicurezza energetica di nessuno.

Chairs

• Bianca Barchiesi
• Agnese D'Ercole

Countries

Topics

1. تعزيز الاقتصاد الأزرق ومصايد الأسماك المستدامة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا
2. ضمان الأمن الإقليمي ووضع سياسات مكافحة الإرهاب في البحر الأبيض المتوسط

About the committee

استعد للشروع في رحلة مبهجة بينما نضع أنظارنا على المجال الآسر للات حاد من أجل المتوسط. تخيل نسيجًا رائعًا من التاريخ والتراث والتنوع منسوجًا عبر المناظر الطبيعية المشمسة لهذا البحر القديم، حيث تتشابك الحضارات منذ آلاف ا لسنين. يتيح لنا الاتحاد من أجل المتوسط، وهو منصة ذات رؤية، استكشاف الفرص اللامحدودة للتعاون والازدهار والسلام الإقليمي التي تقع في متناول أ يدينا. وهنا، ضمن هذه اللجنة، لدينا القدرة على إعادة إحياء جاذبية البحر ال أبيض المتوسط ​​​​وإعادة صياغة مصيره. سوف تستكشف مناقشاتنا تعقيدات حماية البيئة، والتنمية الاقتصادية. المستقبل يدعونا إلى تشكيله. دعونا نغتنم هذه الفرصة، ونكشف عن المجهول، ونتقبل التحديات التي تن البحر البحر البحر ط. ومعاً، سوف نضفي الحيوية على رؤية البحر الأبيض المتوسط ​​​​الموحد، وتع زيز التعاون والوئام بين دوله المتنوعة.

Chairs

• Anis Nassour
• Ghazal Khalife

Countries

Topics

1. La inclusión de idiomas locales a la sociedad como forma de proteger minorías demográficas amenazadas
2. El uso de salvaguardias como manera de preservar lugares y objetos de patrimonio cultural en casos de conflicto armado

About the committee

La lengua y el patrimonio son elementos no sólo intrínsecamente ligados a nuestra identidad, sino también aquello que nos permite conectarnos con nuestra humanidad. Por eso, con el aumento de la polarización y las profundas divisiones culturales a lo largo del siglo XXI, ahora más que nunca debemos cuestionarnos la forma en la que protegemos nuestro pasado frente a los problemas de nuestro presente. Según un estudio realizado por la Universidad Nacional de Australia, la diversidad lingüística está cada vez más amenazada: de las 7.000 lenguas reconocidas, 6.000 de las cuales son indígenas, cerca de la mitad están actualmente en peligro de extinción y 1.500 en riesgo extremo. Por otra parte, al considerar sucesos como los ocurridos en Afganistán y Siria, donde sitios de importancia cultural han sido saqueados o destruidos a consecuencia de conflictos militares, debemos cuestionarnos si de verdad hay suficientes salvaguardias para proteger sitios de patrimonio histórico. Por este motivo, lo que este comité pretende debatir son las formas en las que pueden protegerse tanto las minorías demográficas como los sitios del patrimonio cultural en tiempos de conflicto e inestabilidad política.

Chairs

• Félix Ibáñez Navarro
• Catalina Aranda Fernandez-Sordo

Countries

About the committee

The International Press Forum is a unique committee which differs from traditional MUN committees, as members do not represent countries but a global press organization. This innovative approach allows delegates to write about topics they are interested in by taking a journalistic, sometimes provocative, stance on global issues. IPF members are tasked with producing one article per day about a committee’s ceremony from the perspective of their assigned news outlet. They act as reporters on the move, attending various committees, observing ceremonies, and taking notes on the unfolding events to provide an insightful and unique perspective on the activities within the MEDMUN conference. Members are encouraged to conduct thorough research into the press organizations they represent, understanding their traditional political leanings, delving into their economic interests, key personalities in the background of the media, and the potential influence of these factors on reporting.

Chair

• Luna-nefeli Valayannopoulos-Akrivou

Countries

Topics

1. Introducing a more tolerating asylum and migration policies for the most vulnerable groups in the Mediterranean
2. Assessing the issue concerning migration and police violence on the Franco-Italian border

About the committee

At MEDMUN’s United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) committee, our mission is crystal clear—to ignite compelling conversations and weave groundbreaking solutions for the pressing challenges confronting refugees and asylum seekers. Delegates of the UNHCR engage in productive discussions and contribute to the development of innovative solutions, utilizing the three-day conference to its fullest potential. Delegates participating in the UNHCR committee will receive the opportunity to conduct in-depth research on their designated countries and topics well in advance. Our compass is set to address the turbulent tides of migration and the storm of injustice swirling along the Franco-Italian border in order to not only guarantee the physical safety but also uphold the dignity of every soul that treads the path of uncertainty and resilience. Additionally, we will explore the implementation of a more inclusive and tolerant policy tailored for the most vulnerable asylum seekers. Let us paint a picture of a world where empathy and understanding are not just buzzwords, but the very foundation upon which we build policies and initiatives. Whether this is your first, second, or millionth experience, we highly encourage you to apply! Get ready to engage in some of the best debates in the town of sun, sea, and lemons!

Chairs

• Catarina Sousa De Castro Vita
• Kousai Ghrimil

Countries

Topics

1. Ensuring a safe transition and stability in the post-Arab spring MENA
2. Protecting the identity and ensuring the rights of the Berber minority in North Africa

About the committee

For those intrigued by the imperative of safeguarding identities and minority rights in North Africa, and those committed to ensuring stable transitions and security in the post-Arab Spring Middle East and North Africa, we invite you to immerse yourself in the distinguished Special Political and Decolonization Committee (SPECPOL) at MEDMUN. Embark on a compelling discourse centered around the preservation of the cultural heritage of the Berber populace in North Africa. As a delegate in SPECPOL, you will delve into the complexities of securing their identities and upholding their minority rights. Can we, as a global community, effect tangible change in their lives? Bear witness to a pivotal moment in history as we analyze the repercussions of the Arab Spring in the Middle East and North Africa. This transformative event has reshaped the region, demanding astute navigation towards lasting stability. How can we ensure a secure transition in this critical phase? The task is monumental, and your expertise is indispensable in forging a brighter future. Join SPECPOL at MEDMUN, and actively participate in shaping the destiny of our world! Your articulate voice, your pragmatic resolutions, and your adept leadership—these are the instruments of change. Seize this opportunity to etch your mark in history. Your presence is eagerly awaited!

Chairs

• Eleni Kalenti
• Nino Vepkhvadze

Countries

Topics

1. Ensuring stability and securing the safety of civilians in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
2. Promoting peace and security in Sudan by addressing the threat of armed insurgency and militancy

About the committee

War, Security, armed conflicts. Delegate, if the previous words captured your attention, then look no further than the UNSC! The Security Council is one of the most powerful and significant organs in the United Nations. Its primary responsibility, under the United Nations Charter, is to maintain international peace and security. MEDMUN's Security Council committee operates as a dynamic committee for intense debates and negotiations with delegates assuming the roles of various member states, embodying their respective policies and perspectives, while engaging in the art of compromise and consensus-building. This committee convenes to address critical global issues, including the ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict, as well as the militancy and armed insurgency in Sudan. Delegates will engage in focused discussions, evaluating the regional and international implications of these pivotal events, striving to devise comprehensive strategies for promoting sustainable peace, security, and stability in the Middle East and North Africa. The UNSC is a demanding, yet highly engaging and rewarding committee, therefore, experienced delegates are highly encouraged to apply!

Chairs

• Ermelinde-Edda Caux
• Jules Mateo-Nerlich

Countries

Topics

1. Améliorer les conditions et l’accès à la santé des femmes dans les zones de conflits de la région MENA
2. Évaluer la situation des femmes iraniennes victimes de violences et privées de leurs droits fondamentaux

About the committee

Que vous ayez consacré de nombreuses années à la défense des droits des femmes ou que vous débutiez tout juste votre engagement, le comité UN Women est idéal pour vous. Il vous offrira l'opportunité de plonger dans la lutte en faveur des femmes à l'échelle mondiale, tout en remettant en cause et en développant votre propre conscience des enjeux cruciaux. Le comité se concentre précisément sur la situation préoccupante des femmes au sein de la région MENA. Cette région est malheureusement caractérisée par des conflits internes et externes qui entravent la réalisation de nombreux droits fondamentaux essentiels à l'amélioration des conditions de vie des femmes. Ces enjeux sont souvent relégués au second plan dans les politiques locales. En rejoignant le comité, vous participerez activement à des discussions visant à élaborer des mesures innovantes pour prévenir et lutter contre les violences à l'égard des femmes, tout en garantissant le respect de leurs libertés fondamentales.

Chairs

• Halima Sérine Driss
• Calista Cellerier

Countries

Topics

1. Réguler la migration climatique dans la région MENA
2. Gérer les ressources dans la bande de Gaza dans le contexte du conflit israélo-palestinien

About the committee

Vous avez chacun d’une façon ou d’une autre ressenti les effets de la crise climatique que nous traversons. Vous lisez ce texte, donc vous vous intéressez à la politique internationale. Notre comité n’attend que vous pour débattre de ces sujets si pressants et coopérer pour y trouver des solutions créatives. En effet, malgré son acronyme peu connu, le Comité PNUE (Programme des Nations Unies pour l'Environnement) joue un rôle essentiel dans la recherche de solutions durables et globales pour les défis cruciaux auxquels sont confrontés de nos jours tous les pays du globe. Ainsi, certains conflits ont une action néfaste sur les conditions de vie des populations locales en raison d'une gestion, d’une distribution, d’une répartition inadéquate des ressources. De plus, les changements climatiques touchent particulièrement l’évolution de la question migratoire qui, dans la région MENA, provoque de nombreux déplacements de populations, questionnant les mesures d'adaptation, d'accueil et de réintégration des populations déplacées, ainsi que des politiques internationales visant à atténuer ces migrations climatiques. Le Comité PNUE doit alors agir, remettre en cause et améliorer les impacts environnementaux, culturels et sociaux causés par une gestion jusqu’alors incomplète et inadaptée.

Chairs

• Sandrine Sader
• Alia Guedira

Countries

Topics

1. Réintégrer la Syrie pour la stabilité régionale et la résolution de la crise
2. Examiner les impacts sécuritaires et humanitaires des changements de régimes politiques au Sahel

About the committee

Postulez pour la Ligue Arabe, comité phare de MEDMUN! Vous donnerez des réponses concrètes et prendrez des mesures sur des questions d’actualité géopolitique cruciales quant à la stabilité de la région. Cet équilibre de paix est aujourd’hui menacé par une recrudescence de la radicalisation des régimes de la région MENA qui se conjugue à de nombreux putschs militaires en Afrique en seulement quelques mois. Les délégués devront prendre le point de vue des pays de la Ligue Arabe pour analyser comment ces deux phénomènes convergent pour consolider l'implantation, le développement et la banalisation du terrorisme en Afrique du Nord et trouver des solutions stratégiques consolidant leur action sur la région MENA tout en approfondissant leur compréhension des dynamiques politiques, sociales et économiques qui façonnent le Moyen-Orient et l'Afrique du Nord pour promouvoir la stabilité et la prospérité dans la région.

Chairs

• Aya Serragui
• Aurélie Retory

Countries

Topic

Affaire N.D. et N.T. c. Espagne - Procès sur l’expulsion par le Royaume d’Espagne de deux migrants vers le Royaume du Maroc

About the committee

Plongez au cœur d'un dossier qui a profondément marqué l'Europe : l'affaire de l'expulsion de Melilla. Découvrez comment deux ressortissants d'Afrique de l'Ouest ont tenté d'escalader les clôtures de l'enclave espagnole de Melilla en août 2014, pour être ensuite expulsés vers le Maroc. Participez à une exploration exigeante au sein de la Cour européenne des droits de l'homme, où les enjeux sont cruciaux, impliquant des accusations d'expulsion collective et de violations des droits de l'homme. Cette affaire s'étend sur une période de six ans, de 2014 à 2020, au cours de laquelle les décisions de justice se sont entrecroisées, changeant ainsi de manière significative le cours de cette histoire complexe. Rejoignez la Cour européenne des droits de l'homme pour scruter avec rigueur les mystères et les subtilités de cette affaire qui a laissé une empreinte durable dans le paysage juridique européen.

Chairs

• Lina El Hamidi
• Sabina Gómez Lostao

Countries

Topic

Ayyash et al. (STL-11-01)

About the committee

14 February 2005, 12:55, Rue Minet el Hos’n, Beirut. An unidentified suicide bomber detonated a car bomb equivalent to 2500 to 3000 kilograms of TNT in Beirut's city center. The former Lebanese Prime Minister and electoral candidate, Rafik Hariri, was assassinated by this terrorist attack, twenty-one others were killed, and another 226 people were injured. Following the demand from the Lebanese government, the UN established in 2007 the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) to investigate the crime, a tribunal of international character blending elements of both Lebanese and international law. International arrest warrants were issued by the STL against the four Accused, including Salim Ayyash, a member of Hezbollah who was indicted in the assassination of the Prime Minister. The STL's investigations and indictments have been highly controversial and have had significant political implications in Lebanon. Would you be able to surpass these difficulties and establish the true responsibility for this terrorist act ? Join this one of a kind court to reenact one of the most prominent cases at the STL, and get an unparalleled immersion into the realm of international criminal law ! The chairs will be Judge David Re as President and Micheline Braidy as Vice President)

Chairs

• Xiaoyu Wang
• Maria Neagu

Countries

Topics

1. Akdeniz'de tekstil endüstrisinin sorunlarının ele alınması
2. Akdeniz'de anti-damping'in önlenmesi ve ürünlere yönelik devlet desteğinin sağlanması

About the committee

Avrasya ticaretinin bir parçası olmuş Türk devletleri saymakla bitmez: Selçuklular, Uygurlar, Karahanlılar, Soğdlar, Göçebeler, Osmanlılar… Fakat Türkiye’nin dalgalı ve giderek küreselleşen ticaret süreci yeni bir şey değil, bu, 12. yüzyıldan beri süregelen büyüleyici ve karmaşık bir süreç. Çin'den İpek Yolu, Arap Yarımadası'ndan Tütsü Ticaret Yolu ve Baltıklardan gelen Amber Yolu ve jeopolitik özellikleri ile Türkiye, tarihi boyunca küresel ticaretin merkezinde yer alan bir ülke olmuştur. DTÖ'nün ve Doha Kalkınma Gündemi'nin aktif bir üyesi olan Türkiye, deniz ticaret yolları ve demiryolları aracılığıyla Doğu ve Batı'yı birbirine bağlamada önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. Tekstil ve anti-damping'e karşı önlemler gibi ilgi çekici konularda acil sorunları ele almak için bize katılın!

Chairs

• Selin Kaptan
• Deniz Aydin

Countries

Topic

Anthrax: Militarization or Mediation - Chair: Bob Nixon (Republican US president)

About the committee

10 years after the Covid-19 pandemic, a meticulously altered strain of Anthrax is on the loose. This strain has been found in 6 random parks and malls all over the world. Over the course of a month, anthrax spores have affected every person in the area, and to this date, over 1 million people have died. The evidence of artificial influence on the anthrax virus and the purposeful intention behind the attack indicates that someone, whether it be a person, organization, or nation, has weaponized anthrax to wipe out populations. After the latest attack in Johannesburg two days ago, the United Nations received a note under an alias stating, “As of now, we are at war and no one is safe.”. Only two questions remain: who and why? Countries will have to band together to achieve both personal and collective goals: how to keep their country safe from further attacks, who is behind these attacks, how do we avoid turning against each other, and when all this is over, how to use this time of crisis to rise above the others?

Chair

• Eda Rengin Ersar

Countries

Topic

Anthrax: Militarization or Mediation - Chair: Cyril Ramaphosa (President of South Africa)

About the committee

10 years after the Covid-19 pandemic, a meticulously altered strain of Anthrax is on the loose. This strain has been found in 6 random parks and malls all over the world. Over the course of a month, anthrax spores have affected every person in the area, and to this date, over 1 million people have died. The evidence of artificial influence on the anthrax virus and the purposeful intention behind the attack indicates that someone, whether it be a person, organization, or nation, has weaponized anthrax to wipe out populations. After the latest attack in Johannesburg two days ago, the United Nations received a note under an alias stating, “As of now, we are at war and no one is safe.”. Only two questions remain: who and why? Countries will have to band together to achieve both personal and collective goals: how to keep their country safe from further attacks, who is behind these attacks, how do we avoid turning against each other, and when all this is over, how to use this time of crisis to rise above the others?

Chair

• Bianca Radu

Countries

Topic

The Great Discovery: Afro-Eurasia - Chair: Muhammad IX (Sultan of Granada)

About the committee

With increased metallurgical abilities, the Inca Empire consolidates its forces to form a centralized group of powers: the Pueblo Civilization, the Mississippian civilization, the Aztec Empire, and the Maya civilization. Setting out on a spiritual quest, the American powers land in Gibraltar in 1450. With the Kingdom of Castile seeking to expand Christian rule into the Iberian Peninsula and the Ottoman Empire looking towards Constantinople, tensions reach a boiling point. Will the American powers and the remainder of Afro-Eurasia reach a concrete agreement despite varying political and cultural interests?

Chair

• Euan Stokes

Countries

Topic

The Great Discovery: The Americas - Chair: Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui (Emperor of the Incan Empire)

About the committee

With increased metallurgical abilities, the Inca Empire consolidates its forces to form a centralized group of powers: the Pueblo Civilization, the Mississippian civilization, the Aztec Empire, and the Maya civilization. Setting out on a spiritual quest, the American powers land in Gibraltar in 1450. With the Kingdom of Castile seeking to expand Christian rule into the Iberian Peninsula and the Ottoman Empire looking towards Constantinople, tensions reach a boiling point. Will the American powers and the remainder of Afro-Eurasia reach a concrete agreement despite varying political and cultural interests?

Chair

• Paul Blanquart

Countries

Topic

Crise Algéro-Française : rive nord - Chair : Philippe De Villiers (Ministre des Armées en France)

About the committee

L’extrême droite a pris le pouvoir en France et a dans sa ligne mire l'Algérie et ses ressortissants passant moult lois à leurs encontre. En Algérie et plus largement dans les ex-colonies français la colère gronde, les manifestations éclatent. Face à un occident affaibli, des états-unis isolationnistes, et l’idéologie montante qu’une vengeance contre la France est nécessaire, comment l'Algérie et ses alliés vont réagir. Allons-nous assister à un retour de bâton et à une « France Algérienne » ou l’Europe saura-t-elle contrer ces plans expansionnistes ?

Chair

• Olivia Coustance

Countries

Topic

Crise Algéro-Française : rive sud - Chair : Ahmed Attaf (Ministre des Affaires étrangères)

About the committee

L’extrême droite a pris le pouvoir en France et a dans sa ligne mire l'Algérie et ses ressortissants passant moult lois à leurs encontre. En Algérie et plus largement dans les ex-colonies français la colère gronde, les manifestations éclatent. Face à un occident affaibli, des états-unis isolationnistes, et l’idéologie montante qu’une vengeance contre la France est nécessaire, comment l'Algérie et ses alliés vont réagir. Allons-nous assister à un retour de bâton et à une « France Algérienne » ou l’Europe saura-t-elle contrer ces plans expansionnistes ?

Chair

• Fatine Mohattane

Countries

About the committee

The Ad Hoc Committee is an unusual, thrilling and lively format of Model UN, where the topic is not disclosed until the beginning of the conference. As a member, you will have the opportunity to embody a character (inspired by a real political figure or a fictitious one) that is significantly involved in the dynamics of the conflict, and you will thus have to think on your feet and adapt to the changing tides of the crises that develop. Cooperatively (or not), you will work with other delegates to brainstorm out-of-the-ordinary solutions to the variety of problems at hand. The Ad Hoc Committee is for those who strive to push themselves and experience MEDMUN at its finest (and funniest). Are you ready to be thrown into the middle of a nuanced, and ever-evolving, political conflict? If yes, we welcome you with open arms to MEDMUN’s 2024 Ad Hoc Committee!

Chairs

• Eric Guiochon
• Armand Avizanda Perelló-Santandreu

Countries