Topic 1: How can the food and water security in countries threatened by desertification be ensured?

The importance of implementing sustainable ways to cope with the growing desertification in both developed and developing countries is the main topic of this topic. This overwhelming crisis threatens the well-being of populations, putting food and water resources under pressure and thus depleting their quality of life. The lack of proper water distribution, as well as the countless reckless agricultural models — particularly prevalent in less developed countries — have put a strain on the environment. We now must unite to provide cost-effective measures to counter this worldwide issue.

Resolution: Parmi les points soulevés, on retrouve l'importance de la mise en place de politiques régionales adaptées aux enjeux spécifiques de chaque pays, ainsi que la nécessité de renforcer la collaboration internationale pour faciliter la circulation sécurisée des réfugiés. Une autre proposition forte était d'ajouter la notion de "réfugié climatique" à la convention de 1951 du Pacte de Paris. Ces mesures visent à anticiper et à mieux préparer la communauté internationale face aux déplacements massifs liés aux catastrophes climatiques. Le débat fut marqué par des contributions riches de chaque délégation, ce qui a permis de renforcer la compréhension collective de ce défi mondial urgent.

 

 

Topic 2: What agricultural model to feed a constantly increasing population while limiting deforestation? Farmland now makes up 44.10% of the world’s land. Feeding a population that is expanding at an exponential rate while halting deforestation is one of the most challenging problems that requires immediate attention. Given that there will likely be nearly 9.8 billion people on the planet by 2050, creative and sustainable farming methods are needed to ensure food security without harming the environment, as deforestation currently causes the world to lose 10 million hectares of forest annually. All countries are faced with this issue, although some are more affected than others.

Resolution: Our delegates found innovative approaches to combat this issue. Notably, the delegation of Turkey suggested that nations provide financial assistance to deprived rural families so they can purchase food directly from local producers. This would enable farmers to earn more money, allow poor families to purchase cheaper and healthier food, support regional rural economies, and reduce the monopoly held by food distribution companies.

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Chairs: Manon Grivotet, Claire Grascha Lopez et Abdul-Salam Antwi

Delegations: Kazakhstan - Burkina Faso - Egypt - Pakistan - Botswana - Nicaragua - Spain - Mexico - France - Türkiye - United Kingdom - India - Chili - Democratic Republic of Congo - Brazil - Indonesia - USA - Russia - China - Nigeria - Saudi Arabia 17