Galapagos 2024 Archive

NMUN • Galápagos - San Cristóbal Island, Ecuador

NMUN • Galápagos was once again held in partnership with Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Their institute on San Cristóbal Island is located on its own beach adjacent to the national park. Delegates from colleges and universities from all over the world focused on pressing global issues at this once-in-a-lifetime educational opportunity. Our simulation of the United Nations addressed pressing global environmental issues. Delegates wrestled with the environmental challenges facing our planet and developed the skills needed to make a difference. Outside conference sessions, service learning opportunities were provided in one of the original twelve UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Galápagos Islands National Park. Educational explorations were conducted both on land and in the water. Sea lions, giant tortoises, sea turtles, sharks, Sally Lightfoot crabs, iguanas, Darwin's finches, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, and other birds and wildlife were plentiful. 

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Conference Program

Committees

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  1. Energy Transition and Electrification
  2. Water Security
  • UNDP Background Guide
  • Resolutions

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

  1. Sustainable Tourism and World Heritage Sites
  2. Strengthening Culture and Arts Education
  • UNESCO Background Guide
  • Resolutions

United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)

  1. Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure
  2. Biodiversity and Health
  • UNEA Background Guide
  • Resolutions

United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)

  1. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11
  2. Creating Inclusive Cities for the Elderly
  • UN-Habitat Background Guide
  • Resolutions

Volunteer Leadership

Roberto Terán
Roberto Terán
Secretary-General
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Roberto Terán was born in Quito, Ecuador, but was raised in Bloomington, Indiana. After returning to Ecuador for high school, Roberto began studying Law at Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Roberto was part of USFQ delegation to represent Brazil at NMUN•NY in 2023. He is currently a volunteer tutor at ONUSFQ, while also completing his internship at Be legal AI, helping to create an AI for Ecuadorian law. In his spare time, Roberto likes to play sports, travel, and play the guitar.
Lauren Kiser
Lauren Kiser
Deputy Secretary-General
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Lauren lives in Fort Worth, Texas and currently works for a renewable energy developer, owner, and operator. Lauren graduated from Texas Christian University with a Double Degree in International Economics and International Relations in 2013. She earned her M.A. in Global Finance, Trade, and Economic Integration in 2016 from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies and a Certificate in Global Business and Corporate Social Responsibility from the Daniels College of Business/JKSIS in Denver, Colorado. In her free time, she enjoys knitting and crochet, yoga, listening to hours of podcasts and audiobooks, and spending time with her husband and their two rescue dogs. Lauren also is an avid equestrian, competing in Dressage and has earned her USDF Bronze and Silver medals. She first participated as a delegate at NMUN•DC in 2010. She served on NMUN•NY volunteer staff from 2016-2024.

Program Partners

NMUN • Galápagos 2024 was held in partnership with Universidad San Francisco de Quito.