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Delegate Preparation

Our Model UN skills building resources help you prepare for a conference. Sections 1-5 include topic overviews plus lesson plans with handouts. We suggest new delegates and advisors use them in order.

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1. Research

What is the UN and how does it work?
What should I know before day one of the conference?
How do I research my country?

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2. Position Papers

What is a position paper?
What information needs to be included?
How do you structure and format a paper?

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3. Rules of Procedure

How does debate work at a Model UN Conference?
What happens in committee, and in what order?
What are the rules? How does a delegate use them?

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4. Diplomacy and Negotiation

How can delegates communicate effectively in committee?
How should delegates conduct themselves?
What are some strategies?

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5. Resolutions

What is a resolution and what is its purpose?
What is the structure of a resolution?
What should be included in an effective resolution?

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World leaders came together in 2015 and made a historic promise to secure the rights and well-being of everyone on a healthy, thriving planet when they adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sustainable Development Goals

Researching the SDGs helps Model UN delegates draft comprehensive resolutions.

What are the SDGs?
What is Agenda 2030 - is your country on track?

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SDG Academy Library

The SDG Academy is the flagship education platform of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), a global initiative for the United Nations. Their world leading experts create and curate free, open educational resources.

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