Student Model United Nations - March 5, 2004

Learn more about the Kyoto Protocol

"We do not face a choice between economy and ecology. Unless we protect resources and the earth's natural capital, we shall not be able to sustain economic growth. We must stop being so economically defensive and start being more politically courageous."

UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan

The Model UN featured presentations by:

The Honourable Gilbert Parent

Ambassador for the Environment

Ann Medina

Broadcaster

 

Students who planned to attend this exciting, hands-on learning opportunity, followed these easy steps:

• put together a team of 10 students from their school
• choose a country to represent - see list of UN Member States and UN Security Council members
• registered online
• checked out the planned resolution and other links on this page
• researched their chosen country's position
• bookmarked this page to get regular updates

The Model UN was held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga.

Resources helped students prepare for the Model UN

Student Model United Nations Resolution

The resolution you will debate at the Model UN on March 5, 2004 is the most important thing to know. You will research and develop your country's position around this resolution.

Alternate resolutions proposed by Member Nations

Read the alternate resolutions proposed by Member Nations.

How to prepare for the Model UN

Read up on some tips that will help you prepare for the Model UN.

The United Nations

Become familiar with the basics about the UN. Read a Brief History and find out how the UN came to be. Some Facts will give you basic facts about the UN. Learn about Member States and which nations make up the Security Council.

Student Resources

Research is the key to a successful Model UN. Visit the backgrounder and websites on this list to learn more about the Kyoto Protocol and your chosen country's position on the issue.

Member Nations represented at 2004 Model UN

Keep track of the countries that will be represented by other secondary schools at this year's Model UN.

Agenda for Model UN 2004

The Model UN is a full-day event. Take a look at how your day will be spent learning about the Kyoto Protocol and international decision-making.

What you can expect at the Model UN

With a full day's agenda planned for you, find out some of the finer details about the event.

Model UN minutes

On March 5, 2004, more than 250 Peel secondary students participated in the Model UN. The students represented 23 teams at the event. The minutes from the event provide an overview of the alternate resolutions proposed by the students and the vote on the main resolution.

 

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