Topic 1: What response can be provided to the impacts of natural disasters worsened by climate change on the well-being of populations?

This first topic addressed the major challenges linked to natural disasters, with a particular focus on the well-being and safety of populations, which must be ensured regardless of a country's level of resilience. It is essential for the international community to respond quickly and effectively to this issue, as projections estimate that by 2030, climate-related disasters could affect up to 150 million people annually. In today’s climate context, such disasters—of various origins—are becoming increasingly frequent and devastating.

Resolution 1:
Iran and Brazil jointly introduced a resolution tackling several key aspects of the issue, particularly financial and ecological dimensions. The resolution, enriched through contributions from various delegations, reached a consensus on the health aspect, which had been underdeveloped in the original draft. One of the most significant clauses is likely the requirement for the ratification of both the Paris Agreement and the Sendai Framework.

Resolution 2:
This resolution was initially presented by the delegations of China and Haiti. It promotes the prevention of natural disasters in the most vulnerable countries through educational programs, awareness campaigns, and training initiatives. This approach addresses both the needs of less developed countries and those that are more resilient but still impacted. The committee focused on the creation of a framework to limit anthropogenic climate change—one of the primary causes of natural disasters (see clauses 6, 10, etc.). The establishment of hospitals and the training of medical personnel, mainly funded by the UN and developed countries, were also central to the debate. Furthermore, this multilateral resolution proposes reducing global warming and, consequently, the frequency of natural disasters, while emphasizing the enhancement of countries' capacity to mitigate the consequences of such events, thereby strengthening global resilience.

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Topic 2: What international framework could be implemented to effectively respond to new deadly pandemics caused by permafrost thawing?

Permafrost thawing is a topic rarely covered by the media. Yet the challenges it presents could play a crucial role in global health security, as it contains ancient pathogens whose effects on humans—as well as potential treatments—are largely unknown. Mainly composed of viruses, the development of a broad-spectrum vaccine is not currently feasible, presenting an unprecedented challenge for the WHO. In debating this issue, delegates were invited to consider all aspects of permafrost thawing—both health-related and environmental—in order to establish an international framework to control its thawing, as long as the process remains reversible. Without timely action, this dire scenario could soon become inevitable.

Resolution 3:
The delegation of Russia proposed a resolution beginning with an alarming health assessment, followed by an economic approach emphasizing the need to exploit the region. Committee members expanded on the health dimension by advocating for the implementation of monitoring and healthcare systems—whether based on pharmaceutical companies, national efforts, or the use of emerging technologies.

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Chairs: Clément Mathieu and Mael Malbos
Delegations : United States – France – Haiti – Bangladesh – United Kingdom – Pakistan – Nicaragua – Indonesia – Nigeria – Argentina – Brazil – Tajikistan – Morocco – El Salvador – Nepal – Eritrea – China – Russia – Iran – India – Algeria – Turkey – Venezuela – Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – Kazakhstan