ECOLOGICAL CRISES

The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) serves as the world’s foremost authority on environmental issues, championing global efforts to address ecological challenges and promote sustainable development. UNEP offers delegates a unique opportunity to engage with global decision-making at the intersection of science, policy, and long-term strategy. Unlike traditional General Assembly committees, UNEP challenges delegates to think beyond immediate political interests and instead focus on shaping frameworks that influence global behavior over decades. The committee rewards foresight, systems thinking, and an understanding of how international cooperation can guide sustainable outcomes in an increasingly interconnected world.

Delegates are expected to move beyond short-term fixes and instead design solutions that anticipate future risks and opportunities. At HarvardMUN Canada 2026, UNEP will push delegates to engage with environmental governance as a complex and dynamic system and grapple between growth and sustainability, responsibility and capacity, urgency and feasibility. UNEP at HarvardMUN Canada will not only debate environmental ideals, but practice the kind of decision-making required to govern sustainably in a world of finite resources. This committee is ideal for delegates seeking a rigorous yet accessible introduction to international cooperation and global policy design.