United Nations Environmental Program (Novice Committee)
About the Committee:
The United Nations has six main committees, one being the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP). The UNEP works together to promote the collaboration and cooperation of all associations that work in the field pertaining to the environment. The UNEP uses its power to inform other countries about natural, and environment-friendly ways to sustain a healthy environment, makes sure that other countries are aware of programs that encourage the safety of their environment, and also monitors other countries to make sure healthy procedures are being carried out.
Topic 1: Water Security
The United Nations defines water security as “the capacity of a population to safeguard sustainable access to adequate quantities of acceptable quality water for sustaining livelihoods, human well-being, and socio-economic development, for ensuring protection against water-borne pollution and water-related disasters, and for preserving ecosystems in a climate of peace and political stability.” (UN-Water, 2013). There are millions of people who lack access to safe drinking water around the world, and as a committee, we will come to solutions as to how to address this issue.
Topic 2: Climate Change
The UN believes Climate Change has become a key issue among the UNEP and has become a global issue because the climate is shared by all the world’s nations. The UNEP has taken many steps to bring forth a resolution, they have developed environmental education and awareness as well as promotes sustainable development. This committee focuses on addressing key points and coming up with resolutions for the issue.
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Crisis Head:
Valerie Young She is currently a sophomore at Henrico. This is her third year of Model UN, and she has attended 5 conferences so far. Outside of MUN, she also plays soccer, She is an officer in the Technology Student Association, and she dances. Some of her favorite things are sleeping, eating, and tumblr. She can't wait until December to participate in RICHMUND II, and she wishes good luck to each delegate! |
Pager:
Ansh Patel Ansh Patel is happy to be the page for your committee. He play volleyball at Henrico High School and loves to watch Netflix and have fun with friends. He has been doing Model UN for 2 years now and it's been really fun. He knows RichMUNd is going to be a blast and hopes you have fun! |