Unarguably Not Environmentally Pessimist

Hello, my dear UNEP delegates. So, let’s start this blog with a very important issue: we have not received any position papers yet! Not even one! This kind of concerns us, considering they are due tomorrow! So this is just a friendly reminder to please get those in, by Sunday at the absolute latest!

Well, this time in 2 weeks, we will be halfway through the conference. Do you feel prepared? What techniques does your country use for resource extraction? Are they trying to go green, or are they extremely damaging to the environment? Do they care? Do they think that the government or the private sector should be held accountable? If your country is not focusing on the environment, what exactly are they focusing on? What about organic food? Does your country have any standards in place regarding what constitutes “organic”? Do they want standards? Would standardization of the organic food label benefit your country? Regarding organic food or food production in general, what impact does your country have on the environment? Again, do they care? By now, you should not only know the answers to all of these questions, but you should be prepared to defend them should these issues come up in debate. Let’s hope that all you guys are so prepared, you’ll think of even more factors to debate on! We all want an interesting and exciting time, so make sure you know your foreign policy inside and out!

Now, I know we’ve been talking about foreign policy a lot, and how it’s super important, because it is the foundation upon which you will debate. But, if you’re still a little bit unsure, it’s not the end of the world! Don’t hesitate to e-mail us, or post on the blog if you have any questions or concerns. And remember, we have an intervention attaché who is our expert on every country’s foreign policy, and she will be there to guide you throughout the conference.

Again, feel free to comment on the blog! Ask us any questions you may have in the less-than-2 weeks leading up to the conference, or just tell us how you’re feeling! Excited? Pumped? Thrilled? We sure hope you know the answer to that one! :)

Until next time,

UNEP Dais