Model UN Guide

Section 1: Easy

• In a Model UN simulation, a delegate's primary role is to act as an ambassador for their assigned country.
• The "staying in character" principle at CWMUN ensures delegates reflect their country's government policies.
• A key objective of participating in a Model UN is practicing diplomatic skills and negotiation.
• The recommended maximum length for a CWMUN resolution is 4 pages.
• If a delegate exceeds the speaker's time during a moderated caucus, the chair interrupts and stops them immediately.
• The minimum speaker's time allowed during a CWMUN session is 30 seconds.
• In a CWMUN committee, the chairperson moderates debates and ensures rule compliance.
• A position paper is a required document submitted before the CWMUN conference.
• The rapporteur in a CWMUN committee handles administrative tasks like roll call.
• Delegates cannot abstain from voting on procedural motions during the negotiation phase.

Section 2: Medium

• A working paper becomes a draft resolution at CWMUN when it is submitted with 25% signatories and meets formal requirements.
• A motion for closure of debate requires a two-thirds majority to pass at CWMUN.
• A key benefit of international cooperation in space exploration is shared technological advancements and peacekeeping.
• A maximum of 2 pages is a formal requirement for a CWMUN position paper.
• An unmoderated caucus in CWMUN is for informally discussing and building coalitions.
• A delegate can ensure their resolution is discussed in the committee by submitting it as a working paper with enough signatories.
• The Outer Space Treaty prohibits weapons of mass destruction in space.
• The director of a CWMUN committee is responsible for correcting draft resolutions for formal errors.
• Resolutions at CWMUN are not typically the work of a single country.
• Not all CWMUN committees follow the same rules of procedure.

Section 3: Hard

• The first step in the CWMUN resolution process is writing a working paper during an unmoderated caucus.
• The Committee Chair oversees the rules of procedure at CWMUN.
• A point of order in a CWMUN session is used to correct a procedural error.
• A delegate might propose a moderated caucus on space resource allocation to formally debate a specific aspect of the topic.
• Croatia likely opposes the militarization of outer space, favoring peaceful use aligned with EU policies.
• The European Union enhances Croatia's voice in space security discussions.
• Croatia's participation in the EU's Galileo program strengthens its credibility in space policy debates in DISEC.
• Delegates don't have to remain seated and silent during a moderated caucus.
• A delegate can be a sponsor of multiple resolutions in CWMUN.
• There is no veto power in the DISEC committee at CWMUN.

Section 4: Very Hard

• Croatia might prioritize equitable access and environmental protection in a DISEC resolution on sustainable space development.
• Croatia's diplomatic strategy in CWMUN involves building coalitions with EU and UN partners.
• Croatia's EU membership aligns its stance on international treaties with EU policies on global cooperation.
• Croatia might reference its EU accession in 2013 to emphasize peaceful space use.
• 1.0 line spacing is a formal requirement for a CWMUN position paper.
• The Outer Space Treaty prohibits the appropriation of space resources by any nation.
• Croatia's participation in the EU's Galileo program enhances its technical expertise and credibility in space-related discussions in DISEC.
• As an EU member, Croatia likely supports peaceful and sustainable space policies.
• Croatia has a role in space security, regardless of its lack of a national space agency.
• Croatia's NATO membership does note mean it prioritizes military over peaceful space use.

Speech notes for Aistė

• Easier Task: Why International Cooperation is Essential for Peaceful Space Exploration.
• Explain how countries need to work together in space (e.g., sharing costs, preventing disputes).
• Mention the Outer Space Treaty as an example of an agreement that keeps space peaceful. State that Croatia, as an EU member, supports teamwork in space for global benefit.
• Time Limit: 1 minute 30 seconds
• Harder Task: Croatia's Role in Preventing Space Militarization Through Diplomacy.
• Describe how Croatia can lead diplomacy efforts (e.g., forming alliances with EU countries).
• Reference treaties Croatia might back.
• Discuss balancing NATO commitments with peaceful space goals.
• Time Limit: 2 minutes

Speech notes for Nerilė

• Easier Task: The Importance of Sustainable Space Resource Use
• Explain sustainable space resource use simply
• Say why it's important for the future of humanity.
• Note that Croatia supports EU goals for sustainability in space.
• Time Limit: 1 minute 30 seconds
• Harder Task: Croatia's Unique Perspective on Equitable Space Resource Governance
• Argue for fair policies that include smaller countries in space decisions.
• Suggest a specific idea.
• Respond to possible objections.
• Time Limit: 2 minutes

A Model United Nations (MUN) simulation involves delegates acting as ambassadors for assigned countries, staying in character to reflect government policies. Key objectives include practicing diplomatic skills and negotiation. During sessions, the chairperson moderates debates, and delegates cannot abstain from voting on procedural motions during the negotiation phase.