As the Earth's climate continues to warm, a substantial reduction of the Arctic ice has now become unavoidable, opening up for new trade routes and resource extraction, but also a new arena for global conflict. Not to mention massive ecological impacts. The General Assembly will discuss how to tackle this new geopolitical reality and how the world can make the best of the opportunities and minimise the risks.

 

The General Assembly is the main body of the UN for policy and debate, where every country is represented. It writes resolutions on broad and non-technical questions, making it a suitable committee for beginners.