Model UN

Focus Questions from Model UN's Topic Guide: 

1. How can international governance frameworks be strengthened to ensure that mineral extraction aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals? 
2. What mechanisms can be developed to guarantee transparency, accountability, and equitable benefit-sharing in mineral supply chains, particularly in resource-dependent developing countries? 
3. To what extent should the international community adopt precautionary measures on deep sea mining until comprehensive environmental safeguards are established? 
4. How can regional initiatives like the Africa Mining Vision ensure that mineral resources drive inclusive economic growth while avoiding environmental degradation? 
5. What role should Indigenous and local communities play in shaping national mineral governance frameworks, and how can the principle of free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) be universally enforced?