ECOSOC
The United Nations hosts the Economic & Social Council being a pivotal organ to the former since its inception. Mirroring the flow of typical General Assembly committees, ECOSOC Committees emphasize profound thought & problem-solving to the world’s modern dilemmas.
ECOSOC Committees
ECOSOC
In the UN Economic and Social Council committee, delegates will face up against one of the greatest and most complex threats facing our planet today—climate change—and explore the diverse arenas in which it wreaks havoc. With Topic 1, dive into the inadequate climate finance landscape for developing countries, navigating challenges such as debt burdens, enforcement mechanisms, private sector investment, and transparency and accountability. With Topic 2, journey to the rainforest as you endeavor to save one of Earth’s most vital and endangered ecosystems from threats like agricultural industry, infrastructural development, and land grabbing from indigenous communities.
Topic 1: Advancing Sustainable Energy Development Amidst Political Conflict
Topic 2: Promoting the Engagement of Indigenous Communities in Climate Diplomacy
Chair: Sophia Jansenns
ecosoc.chair@busun.org
Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ)
Topic 1: Preventing Use of the Dark Web for Large Organized Crimes
Topic 2: Addressing Cybercrime and Digital Fraud
Chair: Jacob Spears
ccpj@busun.org
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Topic 1: Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure in Africa
Topic 2: Promoting Sustainable Food Systems to Combat Hunger
Chair: Adunola Ogedengbe
eca@busun.org
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Topic: Addressing Overpopulation in Asian Megacities
Chair: Mickael Melak
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Topic 1: Protecting UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Conflict Areas
Topic 2: Preserving Cultural Heritage Through Language Conservation
Chair: Mary Whitney Long
unesco@busun.org
If you have any questions about the ECOSOC committees, please contact the USG for ECOSOCs, Pavani Durbhakula, at ecosoc@busun.org.