Topic: “Are the SDGs the most effective method of tackling widespread global challenges? Tell us why.” 🌎

Submission deadline: January 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Submission format: one-page excerpt of your speech (pdf) 📜

Eligibility: all YMUNE XV delegates 🇪🇺

As we gather in Rome 🇮🇹, the Eternal City, we encourage delegates to explore a defining question of our generation: Are the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals truly the most effective framework for addressing today’s most urgent global challenges?

Throughout its 80 year history, the UN has experienced both extreme diplomatic highs, but also global challenges that test its capabilities. From ameliorating global poverty to combatting climate change, the SDGs represent the most ambitious roadmap yet for tackling such crises, but their impact depends on the proactiveness of representatives and global leaders. 

We invite delegates to think boldly, challenge assumptions, and share their ideas/suggestions through their speech. Do the SDGs provide the most powerful tool for global progress? Where do they succeed, and where do they fall short? What alternative approaches or improvements should the international community consider?

The YMUNE XV Secretariat can’t wait to hear your unique perspective! After all, our generation will become the next set of global leaders, thinkers, and diplomats!

Access the submission form HERE.

Topic: The Climate of Tomorrow 🌎

Submission deadline: March 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Submission format: png of your art piece 🎨

Eligibility: all YMUNE XV delegates 🇪🇺

As we gather in Rome 🇮🇹, the Eternal City, we encourage delegates to explore one of the most critical questions facing our generation: What does the future climate of the world look like?

Throughout its 80 year history, the UN has experienced both extreme diplomatic highs, but also global challenges that test its capabilities. Representatives must be proactive in determining the future climate of the world. Whether it be battling climate change or securing a peaceful climate in warring countries, the political climate of the world is constantly evolving. What does climate of tomorrow mean to you? What climates do you seek change in? How do you envision the future of our world?

We invite delegates to think boldly, challenge assumptions, and share their ideas/suggestions in a piece of art. Feel free to use any art style you prefer—from oil paintings to interpretive sculptures.

The YMUN XV Secretariat can’t wait to see your creative vision come to life! After all, our generation will become the next set of global leaders and diplomats!

Access the submission form HERE. 

Topic: AI and Governance 🌐

Submission deadline: March 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Submission format: pdf of your essay 📜

Eligibility: all YMUNE XV delegates 🇪🇺

As we gather in Rome 🇮🇹, the Eternal City, we encourage delegates to explore one of the most critical questions facing our generation: How should we govern Artificial Intelligence?

Throughout its 80 year history, the United Nations has navigated countless moments of global crisis as well as of monumental cooperation. Today, as the technological landscape shifts beneath us, the representatives of our generation must be proactive in shaping the trajectory of global innovation. Whether it be setting standards for AI ethics and safety or securing equitable global access to new models, we must decide how to write the rules for the future of this unprecedented and transformative technology. What does the future of AI governance mean to you? What policy approaches would you recommend for this technology? How do you envision the future of human-AI partnership?

We invite delegates to think boldly, challenge assumptions, and share their ideas/suggestions in a 2-3 page, 12 point font, double-spaced essay.

The YMUNE XV Secretariat can’t wait to hear your different approaches and arguments!

Access the submission form HERE.