PORTSMUN 2026

Portsmouth Model United Nations

Mar 20–22, 2026 Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Portsmouth Model United Nations

Conference

Portsmouth, United Kingdom·Europe

Mar 20–22, 2026

50 delegates expected

University students

In English

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4.71
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4.71
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About

The Stewardship of the Seas: A Shared Responsibility

Welcome!

The Secretariat is pleased to welcome you to the 1st edition of Portsmouth Model United Nations, taking place from March 20 to 22, 2026, at the Portsmouth Campus. 

PORTSMUN 2026 is organized under the theme The Stewardship of the Seas: A Shared Responsibility. The conference will focus on key global issues related to maritime governance, environmental protection, security, and the sustainable use of ocean resources.

Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in a range of committees and engage in debate on current international challenges within a professional and academic environment. 

 

The ticket includes: 

  • 3 days of conference with students from around the world
  • Access to social events 
  • Lunch and refreshments provided on conference days
  • Goodie bags 

 

IMPORTANT!!!!

Members of the Portsmouth Model United Nations Society please purchase your ticket through this website: https://upsu.net/events/YP4TP/model-united-nations-portsmouth. 

 

We look forward to welcoming you to Portsmouth for the inaugural edition of PORTSMUN! 

Your Secretariat <3

Committees

  • 23 countries
    1. Addressing the Emerging Environmental and Climate Threats of Commercial Deep-Sea Mining.
    • Takhmina Gaforova
    • Zoe Picton
    • Sadhika Mehrotra

    United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

    Beginner · English · 23 countries

    Topic

    Addressing the Emerging Environmental and Climate Threats of Commercial Deep-Sea Mining.

    Chairs

    Countries

  • 15 countries
    1. Improving Maritime Security and Disarmament Frameworks to Address Militarization in Disputed Waters.
    2. The Battle for the North: Responding to Heightened Geopolitical Competition Over Arctic Territories.
    • Emily Ansell
    • Erik Pavlov

    United Nations Security Council

    Intermediate · English · 15 countries

    Topics

    1. Improving Maritime Security and Disarmament Frameworks to Address Militarization in Disputed Waters.
    2. The Battle for the North: Responding to Heightened Geopolitical Competition Over Arctic Territories.

    Chairs

    Countries

    How this committee type works
  • 3 countries
    1. Case Between the Philippines and China Regarding Maritime Boundaries in the South China Sea.

    International Court of Justice

    Expert · English · 3 countries

    Topic

    Case Between the Philippines and China Regarding Maritime Boundaries in the South China Sea.

    Countries

    How this committee type works

Organizers

Abdallah Qashu
USG for Committees

Alicja Pepłowska
Secretary General

Benjamin Varga
USG for Logistics

Michael Awori
USG for Delegations

Noyan Esmaeilpour Falahi
Deputy Secretary General

Tabitha Collings
USG for Media

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