United Nations Environment Programme

The United Nations Environmental Programme promotes sustainable development of the global environment. Since its establishment in 1972, UNEP has worked in partnership with several groups, including other United Nations entities, governments, NGOs, businesses, industry, and the media to execute its goals. From helping governments form national biodiversity strategies to driving innovation through the Green Economy Initiative, UNEP’s mission is to inspire and support nations and communities and to improve their quality of life, without compromising that of future generations. Structurally, UNEP includes six substantive divisions, all responsible for different aspects of climate change.

UNEP is a beginner-friendly committee: while experienced delegates will do very well on this committee, first-time or less experienced MUN attendees will also be able to excel. Position papers are not mandatory for this committee, but are highly encouraged nonetheless, to aid in your preparation.

Topic A: Disposal of Waste (Click to show summary)

Topic B: Geo-Engineering and Climate Change Mitigation (Click to show summary)



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Country Matrix (Click to show)


Bob Wang | Director

Bob Wang is a second-year IB student at West Vancouver Secondary School. Having delegated at numerous conferences, he truly appreciates the interactive learning experience and the wonderful social circle that MUN has offered him. Before he was introduced to the realm of Model United Nations, he was mainly involved in debate, participating in both local and international competitions. His interests include Oriental literature, Chinese history, western philosophy, macroeconomics, Japanese manga, and various types of sports. When free from the disturbing workload of IB Diploma, he can be found crashing on a sofa, debating with himself while watching some Japanese anime.


Josh Chen | Chair

Josh is an all-around passionate person. He adores (intelligent) argument and sound reason. He loves practicing and teaching yoga — when he is not arguing with someone, you can find him in solitude practicing a headstand or two. He is also a foodie with a flair for flavour and an avid television watcher. VMUN 2013 is going to be exciting and fresh — as long as you note the “intelligent” part of the above statement. He looks forward to being your Chair.


Kidston Short | Assistant Director

Kidston Short is in grade twelve at Nanaimo District Secondary School. She has participated in several MUNs and is looking forward to her first year as part of the VMUN staff. Kidston is also very involved at school as a co-president of Students Council and a representative in District Students Council. Outside of school and MUN, Kidston is enjoys horseback riding, snowboarding, and traveling. She hopes delegates at VMUN 2013 will achieve a greater understanding of what it means to be an aware global citizen while engaging in debate and consensus building.


Lancy Zhang | Assistant Director

Lancy is a senior at York House School. She enjoys drawing and painting, talking and listening to other people talk, and reading when not necessary and not reading when necessary in her free time. Although Lancy only started Model UN last year, she was quickly drawn to it after she attended VMUN 2012 as a delegate in UNEP. This year, she hopes to assist the rest of the dais in making an even more rewarding and enjoyable time for all UNEP delegates.


You can reach the dais at unep@vmun.com. Any questions regarding the committee or its debate procedures will be answered by email. Your position papers should also be emailed to this address.

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