MUN Topic Ideas

Model United Nations (MUN) conferences offer a variety of topics that extend far beyond the formal bounds of the United Nations itself.

While many MUNs emulate real UN committees dealing with global security, human rights, and environmental challenges, the world of MUN has evolved to cover pretty much anything.

Whether you're simulating a General Assembly committee, tackling historical turning points, or debating the ethics of superhero regulation, MUN is a great way to developing both policy skills and creative problem-solving.

Here is just a small list of the different conference topics you could run into.

GA Style Committees

These topics are designed for larger committees with formal procedures and broad debates.

1. United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) – First Committee (Disarmament and International Security)

   • Cybersecurity and the Prevention of Cyber Warfare

   • Regulating the Use of Autonomous Weapon Systems

   • The Role of Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Weapons in International Security

2. UNGA – Second Committee (Economic and Financial)

   • The Impact of Emerging Economies on Global Trade

   • Ensuring Equitable Access to Green Technology

   • Debt Relief and Financial Aid for Developing Nations

3. UNGA – Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural)

   • Addressing Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

   • Combating Misinformation and Its Impact on Democracies

   • Gender Equality in STEM Fields: Strategies and Policies

4. World Health Organization (WHO)

   • Addressing Global Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plans

   • Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Global Health

   • Mental Health as a Global Priority: Addressing the Crisis

5. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

   • Strategies to Combat Climate Change: Renewable Energy Mandates

   • Conservation of Biodiversity and Endangered Species Protection

   • Global Policies for Reducing Plastic Waste and Ocean Pollution

6. United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)

   • Freedom of Press and Journalist Protections Worldwide

   • Improving Conditions for Refugees and Displaced Populations

   • Addressing the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Cultural Preservation

Crisis Committees

These topics cater to faster-paced, problem-solving simulations with smaller, more dynamic interactions.

1. Historical Crisis: Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)

   • Managing the Standoff Between the U.S. and the USSR

   • Exploring Diplomatic Solutions to Avoid Nuclear Conflict

2. Futuristic Crisis: Water Wars of 2040

   • Navigating Conflicts Over Water Resources in a Drought-Stricken World

   • Securing Technological Innovations for Water Purification and Distribution

3. The Fall of the Roman Empire

   • Managing the Political Turmoil and Barbarian Invasions

   • Securing the Borders and Internal Stability of the Empire

4. Corporate Crisis: Technology Giant’s Data Breach

   • Responding to a Massive Leak of Sensitive User Data

   • Navigating Public Relations and Legal Repercussions

5. United Nations Security Council (UNSC) – Ongoing Conflict Simulation

   • Responding to an Escalation Between Major World Powers Over Arctic Claims

   • De-escalating a Proxy War in a Resource-Rich Region

6. Alien Contact: First Encounter Crisis

   • Managing Diplomatic Relations and Global Reactions to Extraterrestrial Contact

   • Debating Resource Sharing and Technological Exchange

Fun MUN Topics

These are designed for lighthearted, creative sessions or MUN conferences with a more relaxed atmosphere.

1. Council for the Protection of Magical Creatures (Fantasy World Committee)

   • Regulating the Trade of Phoenix Feathers and Unicorn Hair

   • The Ethics of Dragon Taming and Conservation

2. International Wizarding Confederation

   • Reforming the Statute of Secrecy After Increased Muggle Awareness

   • Establishing Cross-School Quidditch Regulations

3. The Galactic Senate (Sci-Fi Theme)

   • Negotiating Peace Between the Rebel Alliance and the Empire

   • Regulating Trade Routes in the Outer Rim

4. International Superhero Regulation Committee

   • Defining Superpower Registration and Liability Laws

   • Setting Ethical Standards for Superhuman Intervention

5. World Council of Ice Cream and Dessert Affairs

   • Resolving Disputes Over Global Dessert Trade Quotas

   • Introducing a Global Ice Cream Flavor Standardization Initiative

6. United Nations for Pet Welfare (UNPW)

   • Establishing Pet Rights Across Nations

   • Combating the International Cat Meme Trade War

7. Video Game World Leaders Conference

   • Forming Alliances Between the Mushroom Kingdom and Hyrule

   • Negotiating Peace with Bowser and the Goomba Federation