Committees and Topics for LARSSMUN 2016

Theme: TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLES

1. General Assembly (GA)

• Promoting sustainable lifestyles among young people
• Global cooperation in addressing the climate change crisis

2. Security Council (SC)

• Climate Change as a threat to global peace and security
• Addressing the Cyber Security Threat

3. Economic And Social Council (ECOSOC)

• Effective management of natural resources for economic and social development
• Encouraging sustainable development in local communities

4. Commission On Sustainable Development (CSD)

• Building green economies powered by clean energy
• The Impact of Climate Change on Sustainable Development 

5. Human Rights Commission (HRC)

•  Recognizing the right to safe and healthy consumption as human right
• Climate change as a human rights issue

6. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

•  Early warnings on global warming and its impacts
• Urban dwellers and consequences of urban air pollution

7. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

•   Engaging rural communities in environmental protection
•  Promoting environmentally sound consumer products

8. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

•          Impact of climate change on development
•          Climate change adaptation and mitigation

9. Commission On the Status Of Women (CSW)

• Protecting the environment through girls and women empowerment
• Addressing the consumption patterns of women

10. Food And Agricultural Organisation (FAO)

•  Climate change as a fundamental threat to global food security
•  Promoting sustainable consumption and production   

11. World Bank Group (WBG)

•  Climate change as a barrier to poverty reduction and sustainable development
•  Financing environmentally sound technologies and industries

12. World Health Organization (WHO)

•  Education on the health implications of consumer products
•  Access to clean water and hygiene

13. United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF)

•    Raising awareness of climate change among young people
•   Securing basic rights of today’s child through sustainable development     

14. International Labour Organization (ILO)

•  Creating opportunities for descent and green jobs
• Supporting employers and workers to deal with impacts of climate change on labour markets

15. United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

•     Efficient technology transfer from the developed to developing countries
•     Encouraging recycling in industrial processes

16. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

•     Impact of growing human population on consumption
•      Reducing the vulnerability to climate change through gender equality

17. United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT)

• Rural and urban dwellers as essential partners in natural resource management
• Enhancing access to sustainable urban and rural transport
  

18. United Nations Educational Scientific And Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

•           Environmental Education as key to achieving sustainable lifestyles
•           Understanding the relationship between culture, religion and sustainable living

19. International Maritime Organization (IMO)

•          Human impacts on marine eco system
•          Reducing the emissions from international shipping

20. Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS)

•   Raising greater community awareness on clean and green consumption
•  Preventing and managing land and natural resources conflict

21. African Union (AU)

•  Management of natural resources for Africa’s development
•  Encouraging sustainable development in local communities

22. European Union (EU)

•          Promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns
•          Citizens’ engagement in the implementation of sustainable policies and measure

23. Special Youth Committee on Climate Change (SYCOCC)

•          Role of youth in promoting sustainable consumption and lifestyles
•          Engagement of young people in implementing sustainable development goals

24. International Press Committee (IPC)

•          ICT as an effective tool in environmental education
•          Role of media in promoting green initiatives

25. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

• Impact of the aviation industry on climate system
• Developing alternative jet fuels and energy efficient technologies

International Press Committee (IPC)

This simulation was added to LARSSMUN to represent the role of the media in diplomacy and international politics. The program is open to all students who have an interest in international relations, communications, journalism, or similar areas of interest. IPC delegates represent correspondents and news services which are represented in the United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA). The IPC publishes a daily newsletter of LARSSMUN 2016 – ‘LARSSMUN BRIDGE’ covering the committee proceedings, world developments, and other related news.

Application criteria for the IPC include:

• Completion of the LARSSMUN 2016 registration form with the mandatory essay.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• A motivational letter with previous experience in school journalism or ability to function effectively in the IPC.