NMUN•DC Committee Topics and Background Guides

You only need to download background guides for the committees assigned to your country. If you are unsure which ones are relevant, consult the Country Assignment Matrix.

Committee/Contact

2013 Committee Topics

Background Guides

General Assembly First Committee (GA1)

GA1 Staff

Increasing Women’s Role in Disarmament and Nonproliferation
Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space
Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction

GA 1st Background Guide DC 2013
(available 15 July)

General Assembly Second Committee (GA2)

GA2 Staff

Supporting Entrepreneurship
Improving Information and Communication Technologies for Growth
Managing Migration for Economic Development

GA 2nd Background Guide DC 2013
(available 15 July)

International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Beyond 2014

ICPD Staff

Promoting Maternal Health in Developing Countries
Capitalizing on Urbanization for Development
Creating People-Centered Approaches and Including Civil Society

ICPD Background Guide DC 2013
(available 15 July)

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Council

FAO Staff

Promoting Gender Equality in Agriculture
Addressing Food Security through the Advancement of Food-right Policies
Combating Obesity and Improving Human Nutrition

FAO Background Guide DC 2013
(available 15 July)

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

UNEP Staff

Combating the Illicit Trade of Animals and Animal Products
Achieving Sustainable Energy for All
Improving Partnerships to Address Short-lived Climate Pollutants

UNEP Background Guide DC 2013
(available 15 July)

Security Council (SC)

SC Staff

Addressing the Situation in North Korea
Enhancing International Cooperation on the Implementation of Counter-Terrorism
Advancing Women’s Participation in Mediation and Peace Processes

SC Background Guide DC 2013
(available 15 July)

Delegate Preparation Guide

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