General Assembly Plenary - gaplen_atlanta@srmun.org
Background Guide
I. Preventing and Mitigating the Weaponization of Outer Space
II. Preventing Environmental Degradation During Times of Conflict
The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the United Nations (UN), and is the only UN organ in which all 193 Member States are represented. The committee discusses the full spectrum of international issues covered by the UN Charter, such as development, international law, and peace and security.
Size: Large
Delegation Type: Double
Outcome Type: Resolution
Decision Type: Majority
UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) - unido_atlanta@srmun.org
Background Guide
I. Encouraging Sustainable Development through the Advancement of Agriculture and Agro-Industries in Developing States
II. Developing Affordable Solutions to Limit Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Developing Industry
UNIDO is a specialized agency of the United Nations with a mandate to promote, dynamize, and accelerate industrial development. UNIDO’s work is concentrated in three focus areas: ending hunger by helping businesses from farm to fork; stopping climate breakdown by using renewable energy and energy efficiency to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions; and supporting sustainable supply chains so that developing country producers get a fair deal and scarce resources are preserved.
Size: Large
Delegation Type: Double
Outcome Type: Resolution
Decision Type: Majority
African Union (AU) - Au_atlanta@srmun.org
Background Guide
I. Addressing the Strength of Institutions and Rule of Law to Promote Good Governance
II. Improving Access to Electricity in the African States and Building a Sustainable Electricity Market
The African Union was founded as the succeeding body to the Organization of African Unity to provide a framework that allows for a feasible and accelerated integration process within the African continent. The primary goal of the AU is to develop Africa as a unified and integrated power, capable of growth and expansion that places African Member States in the international economic realm.
Size: Medium
Delegation Type: Double
Outcome Type: Resolution
Decision Type: Majority
Commission on Population and Development (CPD) - Cpd_atlanta@srmun.org
Background Guide
I. Addressing the Challenges and Needs within Declining Populations
II. Promoting Sustainable Urban Development in Response to Rapid Population Growth
The CPD’s mission is to study, review, and implement programs designed to execute the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action. The Commission works with the Economic and Social Council and other UN bodies to ensure Member States are responding adequately to changing population trends and challenges, from overpopulation and resource management to special issues affecting identified groups, such as workers, women, and children.
Size: Medium
Delegation Type: Double
Outcome Type: Resolution
Decision Type: Majority
International Law Commission (ILC) - ILC_atlanta@srmun.org
Background Guide
I. Preserving Marine Biodiversity in Non-Territorial International Waters
II. Promoting the International Governance of Artificial Intelligence
The ILC is an integral part of codifying international law that helps to regulate the actions of States and individuals across the globe to achieve a more peaceful world. The ILC works diligently within their mandate to address a variety of topics that aim to enhance a global understanding and acceptance of international law.
Size: Small
Delegation Type: Single
Outcome Type: Report Writing
Decision Type: Majority
Security Council (SC) - sc_atlanta@srmun.org
Background Guide
Brief 1
Brief 2
Brief 3
Open Agenda
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is responsible for maintaining international peace and security. The UNSC works to determine the existence of threats to the peace or acts of aggression. It may call upon disputing parties to settle by peaceful means and recommend terms of settlement and can resort to imposing sanctions or authorize the use of force to maintain or restore international peace and security. The UNSC is an open-agenda committee and will simulate a crisis.
Size: Small
Delegation Type: Single
Outcome Type: Resolution
Decision Type: Majority (P-5 Veto)
Historical Security Council (HSC) - hsc_atlanta@srmun.org
Background Guide
I. Rising Tensions in Somalia and Surrounding Member States
II. International Security Implications of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
III. The Situation in Iraq and Kuwait
The Historical Security Council will simulate the 46th Session of the United Nations Security Council from 1990-1991. Delegates will be asked to recall events of that year and, acting according to the historical position of their Member State, maintain international peace and security.
Size: Small
Delegation Type: Single
Outcome Type: Resolution
Decision Type: Majority (P-5 Veto)