Event Introduction
The ACAMIS Model United Nations (MUN) Conference 2025 aims to bring together students from across Asia, fostering a deeper understanding of global challenges while offering a platform for international collaboration and diplomacy.
As an initiative of the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS), the MUN conference is designed to encourage students to engage with complex global issues that impact the region and the world at large.
The conference provides a unique opportunity for students to explore solutions to real-world challenges while strengthening their communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
The conference aims to foster international collaboration and diplomacy, providing a platform for students to explore complex issues that impact the Asia-Pacific region and the broader world. Delegates will engage with critical topics that address climate change, technological disruption, human rights, and economic inequality, while developing their skills in communication, negotiation, and leadership.
Global Theme
For 2025, the overarching theme of the conference will be:
“The Human Impact of Climate Change and Technological Disruption in Asia: Navigating the Path to Resilience and Sustainable Development.”
This theme focuses on the effects of climate change, rapid technological advancements, and social inequalities in the Asia-Pacific region.
The conference will emphasize the need for resilience through international cooperation, ethical technological development, and sustainable economic policies. The discussion will include the role of artificial intelligence, labor rights, and climate-induced migration, with a special focus on how Asian countries are leading or impacted by these global challenges.
Asia is at the heart of many of these critical issues, being both highly vulnerable to climate impacts and a major player in global technological developments. Delegates will explore strategies to balance economic growth with social equity and environmental protection, addressing the human costs of climate change, the role of AI in economic transformation, and the need for stronger labor rights frameworks in the face of automation.
Committee Topics and Assignments:
1. General Assembly (GA)
Topic: “Climate Change and Human Displacement: Addressing the Migration Crisis in Asia”
Introduction:
The rising impacts of climate change are causing mass displacement across Asia, with millions of people forced to leave their homes due to extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and environmental degradation. The General Assembly will discuss solutions for climate refugees, international cooperation, and how nations can collectively manage these migration patterns while safeguarding human rights and promoting sustainability.
Key Issues:
- Climate-induced displacement due to rising sea levels and extreme weather events.
- Migration patterns and the challenges of international asylum systems.
- Cooperation between countries to handle climate refugees and protect human rights.
- Ensuring social protection and livelihoods for displaced populations.
- Role of international agencies and regional collaboration in providing humanitarian aid.
2. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Topic: “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Asia's Economic Future: Balancing Innovation with Ethical Concerns”
Introduction:
AI and automation are rapidly transforming economies across Asia, but these advancements also present significant ethical, social, and economic challenges. In this committee, delegates will explore how countries can harness AI for growth while ensuring the fair distribution of wealth, managing job displacement, and preventing deepening inequalities. The focus will be on developing policies that allow for equitable technological development across the region.
Key Issues:
- Economic growth driven by AI and automation in sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, and services.
- Labor displacement, job retraining, and ensuring inclusive economic development.
- Addressing income inequality and access to technology across different social groups.
- Ethical considerations surrounding AI, including data privacy, surveillance, and AI bias.
- Regional strategies for AI development that ensure both economic growth and social equity.
3. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Topic: “Technological Innovations for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Asia”
Introduction:
Technological innovations are a crucial aspect of both mitigating the effects of climate change and adapting to its inevitable consequences. Asia, as both a highly vulnerable region to climate impacts and a major hub for technological development, has an opportunity to lead in climate solutions through emerging technologies. This committee will examine how technologies such as renewable energy, carbon capture, and green infrastructure can help countries in Asia reduce emissions, enhance resilience to climate impacts, and transition toward sustainable economic models.
Key Issues:
- The role of renewable energy and clean technologies in reducing carbon footprints in Asia.
- Climate adaptation technologies in sectors like agriculture, water resources, and urban planning.
- Green innovation and financing for sustainable development.
- The impact of technological development on Asia’s environmental policies.
- International cooperation and technology transfer to support climate resilience in developing countries.
4. Security Council (SC)
Topic: “Geopolitical and Security Implications of Climate Change in Asia: Managing Resource Conflicts and Displacement”
Introduction:
Climate change is amplifying resource scarcity and increasing tensions between nations in Asia. Conflicts over shared water resources, energy access, and food security could threaten regional stability. This committee will examine the security implications of climate-induced displacement, rising tensions over shared resources, and how countries can cooperate to prevent conflicts. Delegates will work on finding diplomatic solutions to ensure the peaceful and sustainable management of the region’s resources.
Key Issues:
- Water conflicts in transboundary river basins (e.g., the Indus, Mekong, and Brahmaputra).
- Resource shortages exacerbated by climate change (e.g., food and energy).
- Rising tensions over energy access and maritime disputes in regions like the South China Sea.
- Climate-induced migration leading to security threats in neighboring countries.
- Diplomatic efforts and multilateral cooperation to prevent conflict and promote resource sharing.
Host School
Xi'an Liangjiatan International School, is not-for-profit with a mission to enable confident open-minded, global citizens through life-long learning and a sense of community. This sense of community is the foundation of the school and connects beautifully with the conference theme. The school is an inclusive learning environment where all its members are encouraged to be their unique selves. Being an IB continuum school it desires to further the IB mission to, “develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. XLIS is also committed to the Western Association of Schools and Colleges guiding principles, in particular, “a culture of collaboration that nurtures and supports the well-being of all students”. The school is an active member of the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS), with Dr. Liu serving on the board. As a truly diverse and inclusive organization XLIS focuses on delivering high-quality educational services to more than 650 outstanding international students. We extend a very warm welcome to the conference and will do our utmost to ensure you have a positive learning experience.
Lily Liu
Head of School
Xi’an Liangjiatan International School
Xi’an International Community, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China