Lingfield hosts 4th annual MUN

Confidently chaired by Matthew and Co-chair Daniel this committee engaged in lively and detailed debate, beginning with the acidification of the Oceans, an issue of great concern to Canada. South Africa had concerns over budget, reiterated by Japan and North Korea, who had hopes of increased funding. The UK delegation believed this was a global issue requiring a coherent, global response.
SOCHUM successfully passed both resolutions, and even had time to debate and vote on a third.

Prize Winners

Highly Commended - Russian Federation, Germany
Distinguished - Ethiopia

1. Eliminating Child Labour

2. Protecting biodiversity in the Tourism Industry

ECOSOC were tackling the difficult issues of Child Labour and protecting biodiversity. Chaired by Cormac and co-chaired by Louis, discussions were stimulating and vigorous, with well-researched points articulately argued by delegates. Russia was keen to increase awareness of the issue related to child labour. Venezuela believed that there should be no sanctions for countries exploiting child labour, but instead these countries should be supported in other ways to end their reliance on such a labour source. UNESCO successfully passed their second resolution.

Prize Winners

Highly Commended - Poland
Distinguished - Russian Federation

1. Combating Racism, Xenophobia, and Related Intolerance targeting refugees
2. Food Security in Refugee Camps

UNHCR had some seriously weighty issues to discuss today. Chaired by Christina and Co-Chair, Isabel, the discussion was thoughtful, engaging and provocative.  Venezuela was in favour of ending xenophobia, with the USA calling for more  accountability. Kenya, Malaysia and Russia were all in agreement that accepting protection of Human Rights was essential. The UK suggested some amendments to the original resolution. UNHCR successfully passed both resolutions.

Prize Winners

Highly Commended - DPRK, Russian Federation
Distinguished - Belarus

1. The Protection of Cultural Property in times of Armed Conflict
2. The question of returning Artefacts to the country of origin

Chaired by Maisie and Co-Chairs Miko and Boe, facilitated an interesting and engaging debate. Delegates were initially a little reserved, but confidence increased as the debates developed, with one delegate even taking on two roles - Poland and Pakistan - and countering their own arguments. Definitely a first for LCMUN!.
France were strongly in favour of Western countries keeping historical artefacts, whereas Poland felt strongly that they should be returned to their country of origin. One resolution was successfully passed.

Prize Winners

Highly Commended - China
Distinguished - Poland

1. The question of the evolving situation in Ukraine
2. The question of the militarisation of the South China Sea

Chaired by experienced MUN member and President of the GA, Simreth, and his co-chair Matthew, the Security Council faced some incredibly complex and challenging issues. Discussion was passionate, articulate and well-reasoned.

Three resolutions were passed, which was a fantastic achievement.

Prize Winners

Highly Commended - Russian Federation, Ukraine and Mexico
Distinguished - UK