Colombo Model United Nations 2009 Conference topics

Colombo Model United Nations 2009 Conference topics

Note: Topics highlighted in red are those relating to our conference theme this year – The World Food Crisis.

1^st committee

1. Addressing the security dimensions of the world food crisis
2. Convention on the prohibition of of the development and stockpiling of biological weaponry
3. Accelerating the Implementation of Nuclear Disarmament Commitments

2^nd committee

1. Addressing the financial barriers and challenges in the distribution of nutritional food in crisis stricken Africa.
2. Formulating global investment opportunities toward the development of alternate fuel and enhancement of its existing sources.
3. Fiscal policies and collateral solutions to solve the ongoing employment crisis.

3rd Committee

1. Ensuring equitable distribution of excess surplus produce in order to prevent the creation of artificial scarcities.
2. Ensure equitable rights and recognition for homosexuals with regard to personal dignity, right to marry and right to employment.
3. Establishing a common policy to protect the rights of an individual during counter-terrorism activity

ECOSOC

1. Creating a feasible solution to the food crisis in developing countries with strict regard to ensuring the nutrition of pregnant mothers.
2. Combating the issue of the market failure of developed nations as a result of the current economic crisis and its impact on developing nations.
3. Promoting sustainable development as an important part of drug control strategy in states where illicit crops are grown.
4. International co-operation for the improvement of aid management and distribution.

Security Council

1. Situation in Sudan
2. The Palestinian Question
3. Threats to international Peace and Security caused by terrorist acts
4. The Effects of Climate Change on International Peace and Security