Dear Delegates, Chairs, Directors, and Honourable Guests,
It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome you to the 11th annual MUN@UWCSEA conference, focused around the theme of “Crisis to Cooperation.” As your Secretariat for this landmark event, it is our privilege to guide you through this inspiring and transformative experience.
In a world increasingly defined by its complexities, our theme this year could not be more pertinent. “Crisis to Cooperation” reflects not just the urgency of the challenges we face, but the power of collaboration in solving them. Today, we live in a time where various global crises, from environmental catastrophes to enhanced geopolitical tensions and technological upheavals, threaten the fabric of international stability. However, history has proven that, with cooperation, even the most daunting crises can be met with solutions that drive progress, equity, and peace.
The premise of Model United Nations, in essence, represents the values of unity, dialogue, and diplomacy. As delegates from across Singapore and Southeast Asia come together for this conference, you will simulate the real-world negotiations that take place at the highest levels of governance. You will deliberate on issues that will shape the next decade, issues that not only confront us today but will define the future of our societies, as well as the challenges that have already defined our modern world.
In selecting the committees and topics for this year’s conference, we have intentionally crafted an agenda that mirrors the challenges facing the UN and the world at large. As you step into our conference, we encourage you to think deeply about not just the crises you will be addressing but also the paths to cooperation in order to solve them. Crisis breeds innovation and the solutions you develop hinge on your ability to collaborate across borders, perspectives, and ideologies. After all, the UN itself was born out of crisis, emerging from the ashes of World War II to become the beacon of global cooperation it is today. Of course, the UN still has a myriad host of challenges it faces, which is why we implore you to explore your delegations and stances in an open-minded, respectful, and empathetic manner.
Whether this is your first time or you are a seasoned “MUN’er,” we challenge you to embrace this conference not just as a simulation, but as an opportunity to cultivate the skills that will define your leadership in an increasingly interconnected world. MUN is more than debate: it is about learning how to listen to diverse viewpoints, find common ground, and negotiate solutions that can stand the test of time.
We are excited to witness your growth, creativity, and capacity to think beyond the conventional as you embody the true spirit of diplomacy. Together, through thoughtful discourse, innovative problem-solving, and a shared commitment to cooperation, we believe that you can rise to meet the challenges of our world and forge a future that is brighter for all.
Dear Chairs, Delegates, Directors and Honourable Guests,
We would love to welcome you to MUN@UWCSEA 2024, Crisis to Cooperation. We are so pleased to serve as your secretariat for this conference.
With our theme in mind, we’ve chosen a range of committees and topics to reflect what the UN has done best for the last ten years, but also what will be important for the UN for the next ten. Many new threats and opportunities lie on the horizon – a particularly salient example emerges from the classroom and the rapid takeover by AI, and perhaps speculated about whether it might take over the world.
It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome you to the 11th annual MUN@UWCSEA conference, focused around the theme of “Crisis to Cooperation.” As your Secretariat for this landmark event, it is our privilege to guide you through this inspiring and transformative experience.
In a world increasingly defined by its complexities, our theme this year could not be more pertinent. “Crisis to Cooperation” reflects not just the urgency of the challenges we face, but the power of collaboration in solving them. Today, we live in a time where various global crises, from environmental catastrophes to enhanced geopolitical tensions and technological upheavals, threaten the fabric of international stability. However, history has proven that, with cooperation, even the most daunting crises can be met with solutions that drive progress, equity, and peace.
The premise of Model United Nations, in essence, represents the values of unity, dialogue, and diplomacy. As delegates from across Singapore and Southeast Asia come together for this conference, you will simulate the real-world negotiations that take place at the highest levels of governance. You will deliberate on issues that will shape the next decade, issues that not only confront us today but will define the future of our societies, as well as the challenges that have already defined our modern world.
In selecting the committees and topics for this year’s conference, we have intentionally crafted an agenda that mirrors the challenges facing the UN and the world at large. As you step into our conference, we encourage you to think deeply about not just the crises you will be addressing but also the paths to cooperation in order to solve them. Crisis breeds innovation and the solutions you develop hinge on your ability to collaborate across borders, perspectives, and ideologies. After all, the UN itself was born out of crisis, emerging from the ashes of World War II to become the beacon of global cooperation it is today. Of course, the UN still has a myriad host of challenges it faces, which is why we implore you to explore your delegations and stances in an open-minded, respectful, and empathetic manner.
Whether this is your first time or you are a seasoned “MUN’er,” we challenge you to embrace this conference not just as a simulation, but as an opportunity to cultivate the skills that will define your leadership in an increasingly interconnected world. MUN is more than debate: it is about learning how to listen to diverse viewpoints, find common ground, and negotiate solutions that can stand the test of time.
We are excited to witness your growth, creativity, and capacity to think beyond the conventional as you embody the true spirit of diplomacy. Together, through thoughtful discourse, innovative problem-solving, and a shared commitment to cooperation, we believe that you can rise to meet the challenges of our world and forge a future that is brighter for all.
Dear Chairs, Delegates, Directors and Honourable Guests,
We would love to welcome you to MUN@UWCSEA 2024, Crisis to Cooperation. We are so pleased to serve as your secretariat for this conference.
With our theme in mind, we’ve chosen a range of committees and topics to reflect what the UN has done best for the last ten years, but also what will be important for the UN for the next ten. Many new threats and opportunities lie on the horizon – a particularly salient example emerges from the classroom and the rapid takeover by AI, and perhaps speculated about whether it might take over the world.