PORTSMUN 2026
Portsmouth Model United Nations
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
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
United Nations Security Council
International Court of Justice
Difficulty
Beginner
Size
23 Spots
Difficulty
Intermediate
Size
15 Spots
Difficulty
Expert
Size
12 Spots
Topic
Addressing the Emerging Environmental and Climate Threats of Commercial Deep-Sea Mining.
Topics
Improving Maritime Security and Disarmament Frameworks to Address Militarization in Disputed Waters.
The Battle for the North: Responding to Heightened Geopolitical Competition Over Arctic Territories.
Topic
Case Between the Philippines and China Regarding Maritime Boundaries in the South China Sea.
Chairs
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