UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Chair: Amanda Wu
Committee Type: General Assembly
The United Nations Development Programme was established by the UN General Assembly in 1965, as a combination of the Extended Programme of Technical Assistance (EPTA) and UN Special Fund committees. The EPTA had previously worked on development assistance, in guiding developing countries towards economic development across various sectors, while the Special Fund provided the monetary support necessary for the furthering of these goals. The UNDP’s role encompasses a combination of these tasks. Currently the UNDP focuses on addressing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the UN to be completed by 2030.
Topic 1
Monitoring the Future of Biotechnology
The future of biotechnology is extremely critical to globalization, with more biological processes being automated to increase precision and efficiency. To monitor the effective implementation of these technologies into society, regulations must be put in place to more comprehensively understand their role for different nations.
Topic 2
Evaluating the Implementation of Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
With the rise of climate change and the tremendous burden it places on nations around the world, it is important to think about the types of infrastructure that can be made to reduce the negative impact these environmental changes have on the human population.