NottsMUN 2026

Topic

Reassessing the Ottawa Treaty: Security Challenges and the Future of Landmine Prohibition

About the committee

In light of the deteriorating security environment in Europe, the relevance of the Ottawa Treaty on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines has come under renewed scrutiny. The decision by Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland to withdraw from the Treaty in the summer of 2025 has sparked significant international debate regarding the balance between humanitarian disarmament obligations and national security imperatives. This committee will examine the implications of these withdrawals, assess the effectiveness of the current landmine prohibition regime, and explore potential pathways for adapting international frameworks to evolving security challenges while safeguarding civilian protection.

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Rebuilding a Climate-Altered World: Environmental Collapse and the New Global Order

About the committee

In a future transformed by unchecked climate change, environmental collapse has reshaped the world map and the balance of power. Expanding deserts, including the spread of the Sahara, have displaced millions, triggering mass climate migration and regional instability. Rising seas, extreme weather, and resource scarcity have weakened some states while elevating others, fundamentally redefining global geopolitics. Delegates are tasked with confronting the root causes of climate change while managing its consequences: forced migration, inequality, and conflict over diminishing resources. The committee must develop bold, cooperative solutions to prevent further collapse and guide humanity toward a sustainable and stable future.

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