All Mod. and No Res. Makes UNEP A Dull Boy

Although many of the delegates of the UNEP agree on the topics of clean energy and combating climate change, there are four main blocs that are racing to get their resolution passed. However, two resolutions seem to be at the forefront: APES and VIBES. Both papers revolve around sustainable development and the advancement of technology in lower developed countries. Countries such as the United Kingdom, DPRK, and Honduras have all expressed their disdain in the divide of the blocs. There have been many moderated and unmoderated caucuses alike on the topic, yet there seems to be no current mergers that are in effect and a resolution for Topic 1 seems to be a future dream. 

There have been many factors to this, part of which is the defiant nature from countries such as DPRK. “I’ve just been saying no to everyone and everything,” DPRK reported. The opposite seems to be happening in the committee, however. “Everyone in our delegation is basically saying the same thing, but no one wants to agree,” Honduras noted.

The slow-paced nature of the committee may be due to the fact that the delegates have gotten their note passing privileges taken away due to the impersonations that have taken place. “It’s made passing resolutions impossible,” The United Kingdom noted. Tensions seem to be high between the groups as no one is looking for a quick progression on the topic.

Reported on by IPC Delegate Chase Gheen