EVENT 2: Simulation by Syed Akbaruddin
TOPIC: Ecological Degradation: A Threat to International Peace and Security
Dying ecosystems, increasing threats to global biodiversity, pollution-choked cities, the growing discovery of significant microscopic plastic particles in many humans, and exploitation of resources outstripping capacities for regeneration indicate that the earth is an increasingly ailing planet. It is time to collaborate and act collectively.
Since the UN Security Council is the body charged with addressing issues of international peace and security, Switzerland, a first-time non-permanent member, proposes to raise the issue at the informal consultations of the whole of the Security Council in September.
Usually, such consultations lead to the following outcomes:
COUNCIL OUTCOMES
| Output | Document | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | S/RES/(number) | Decision- An affirmative vote of nine members including the concurrent votes of the P5 in a public meeting. Adoption in a public meeting. (FORMAL) |
| Statement by the President | S/PRST/(year)/(number) | Decision- Consensus in informal consultations or by “no objection” procedure. The president of the Security Council reads out the statement in a public meeting (FORMAL) |
| Public Meeting | No document | No outcome in public meeting. However, minutes are part of official record and publicly available. (FORMAL) |
| Press Statement | SC/(number) | Consensus in informal consultations or by “no objection” procedure. |
| Elements to the Press | No document | Agreement by Council members obtained ahead of the president speaking to the press. |
| No Outcome | No document | No Outcome of any sort |
The goal of those supporting the proposal is to seek a Resolution. The objective of those opposed to the move will be to not have any outcome. Mentors will be provided to advise participants about the documentation to read and prepare in advance. On the day of the MUN, the process as pursued by the Security Council will be followed as closely as possible. The discussions will be both procedural and substantive. There will be intervals for small group discussions and for seeking instructions taking into account the evolving situation. The entire exercise is scheduled over a 3-hour time frame.
Mentors
Amb. Sanjay Bhattacharya
Lt. General Sanjiv Langer(Retd)
Amb. DB Venkatesh Varma
The Countries assigned to the mentors are listed below:
| Mentors | Countries |
|---|---|
| Amb. Sanjay Bhattacharya | China, France, Japan, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates |
| Lt. Gen. Sanjiv Langer | Ecuador, Gabon, Ghana, Mozambique, United Kingdoms |
| Amb. DB Venkatesh Varma | Albania, Brazil, Malta, Russia, United States of America |
Prizes and Awards:
| Award Name | Award Amount |
|---|---|
| Best Team Award | Rs 25,000 |
| First Runner Up | Rs 10,000 |
Important Dates:
| Registration Deadline | 31st August 2023 |
|---|---|
| Shortlisted Candidates Shall be notified by: | 5th September 2023 |
Online Briefing Session
| 1st week of September (exact date would be conveyed through email) |
| Allocate Simulation Teams and Share Relevant Documents | 2nd week of September |
“If you have any questions or require further information about the simulation, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at kc@kautilya.org.in“
Submission Guidelines:
For Abstract:
- The word limit for the abstract is 450-500 words.
- The abstract should report the objective of the study, the research problem, the method & methodology, along with the outcomes obtained or expected from the study.
- The abstract is to be submitted by 5th September 2023, 11:59 PM. The organizing committee will respond to the abstract selected by 10th September 2023.
- If your abstract is approved, you must submit your final paper by 17th September 2023, 11:59 PM, using the same ID provided during registration.
For Paper:
- Co-authorship of the papers is allowed, and the maximum number of co-authors permitted is 3.
- Only theme-based papers are accepted.
- The paper should adhere to a word limit of 4500-5000 words (excluding charts, tables, pictures, and bibliography).
- Ensure plagiarism, if any, is not more than 10% (excluding bibliography). It is the duty of the author(s) to ensure originality before the submission. Papers that exceed the 10% mandate shall be subject to disqualification.
- The final paper is to be submitted by 17th September 2023, 11:59 PM.
The text must meet the following guidelines:
- Font style: Times New Roman
- Font size: 12 pt, double spaced
- Citation style: APA 7th edition (any images, charts, tables, or figures from external sources must be cited)
The paper should follow the subsequent structure:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Literature review
- Problem statement
- Objective & scope
- Methodology
- Results & analysis
- Conclusion
- References
Note: The provided outline serves as a flexible framework rather than a rigid structure. It offers general guidelines to help direct your research towards the main topics and questions to be addressed while allowing for adaptability and exploration.
Presentation Guidelines:
- Please ensure that the total number of slides does not surpass 10.
- The allocated time for the presentation is 20 minutes, followed by a 10-minute question and answer session with the jury/audience.
- The evaluation criteria encompass the quality of content, oral presentation, and active engagement in open discussions with the jury.
- The presentation will be made and presented using PowerPoint.
- In the case of co-authorship, all of the participants must present.
- Kindly submit your presentation by 11:59 PM on September 20, 2023. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of your participation.
Emailing Guidelines:
Email your paper submissions/PPT submission to kc@kautilya.org.in in adherence to the deadline indicated above. When emailing, please make sure to include the following details:
- Name of the Author/s:
- Email Id:
- Contact number (the one you use for WhatsApp, preferably):
- University/College:
- Year of Education:
- Topic:
We are excitedly anticipating your insightful abstracts and enthusiastic participation. If you have any questions or require further information about the competition, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at kc@kautilya.org.in
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