Futuristic UN Commission on Population and Development, 2100
Commission on Population and Development, 2100 (FCPD)
Nora Garry, Director
Jayshlyn Acevedo, Crisis Director
Dear Delegates,
Welcome to Harvard Model United Nations 2011! I look forward to your participation in the Commission on Population and Development, 2100. My name is Nora Garry, and I will be your Director in our futuristic exploration. I was raised Morrisville, a small town on the outskirts of Philadelphia. I find myself in Cambridge for the majority of the time now, where I run along the banks of the Charles instead of the Delaware. I’m a member of the Harvard Class of 2014, planning to concentrate in either English or Literature. On campus, my clubs tend to involve international relations, writing, comedy, or some combination of the three.
Congratulations on coming this far; I hope that you are as excited as I am for the work ahead of us and the thrill that conference will bring. This January, you and your fellow delegates will find yourselves immersed in a futuristic simulation that exaggerates current global trends, debating both population control and resource distribution. Though our debate occurs in the future, the resolution we develop will have ramifications for present day policy.
As conferences approaches, I ask you to familiarize yourself with the study guide. The information within is crucial to the understanding of the unique structure of our committee. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the committee. I hope that you embrace the preparation, Harvard Model United Nations, and our time together.
Sincerely,
Nora
About Me
Class Year: 2014
Concentration: English/Literature
Hometown: Morrisville, Pennsylvania
Favorite Place: Delaware River Basin
Favorite Food: Macaroni and Cheese. With cartoon-shaped noodles.
Favorite MUN Moment: Impersonating Jan Brewer (who wrecked havoc as Jan-zilla) as an Expert Witness for HMUN 2011
Why did you choose these topics? Though addressed in a futuristic setting, the issues we will tackle are relevant today.
Some advice for new delegates: Bribe the chair.
HMUN is the best because… Ethan Lyle is there.
Topics
Topic A: Population Control
Conceived by the United Nations in the year 2000, the Millennium Development Goals sought to eradicate extreme hunger and poverty and set the foundation for a global partnership for development. Today, the first goal appears dangerously unrealistic; it seems that the second can only be realized by the crisis of the first. The passage of a century has witnessed an unprecedented explosion in population. Exponential growth has drastically affected the structure and density of states and the manner in which governments cope with their citizenry. The grave difficulties that result from the issue of overpopulation have challenged the international community to respond creatively and decisively.
Topic B: Resource Distribution
As a result of the exponential growth in population and of the rise of urban centers, resources of all sorts are becoming limited and scarce. Some nations are capable of providing food, shelter, and protection for their citizens, while at the same time, preparing for the future. However, on the other hand, the burgeoning population places unparalleled stress on many newly developed nations. Not only must these nations attempt to rectify the evident issues of population growth, but, most importantly, they must find a proper method of distributing their resources. In order to stave off humanitarian crises, constructive dialogue must occur between well-endowed and struggling nations.