Dear Delegates,
I am honoured to welcome you to the 35th BERMUN!
Climate change is known as a powerful equaliser in physics, but becomes a global divider in human geography. This year, the conference theme is “Resilient & Sustainable Development to Combat Climate Inequality,” an ever-growing issue that forces us to confront the reality that climate inequality isn’t only a future threat, but is a history we’re still living.
Therefore, we will debate the “Situation of Chad Lake Basin” in this Security Council. It is a pressing issue that isn’t just about discussing a region, but a crisis that examines our ability for collective collaboration towards international security and humanitarian responsibility. According to OCHA, an estimated 8.2 million people require humanitarian aid, while around 2.6 million people have been displaced due to losing their homes to hunger, conflict, and overall distress. In the same land, they have Boko Haram and ISWAP that continue to exploit their instability and further terrorise the people. Tackling this crisis will test the Security Council’s ability to respond decisively to human suffering, climate inequality, and instability.
Having started Model United Nations in 9th grade, I have attended 6+ conferences, including BERMUN, some as delegates and some as a chair. Over my experience, it taught me that true cooperation is when you carefully listen to an opposing country's core economic or political insecurity, to then address it directly and create a better solution for all member states involved.
On a more personal note, I’m a 10th grader attending Frankfurt International School after moving from my home country, Ireland, just this year. Outside of MUN, I enjoy playing tennis, practicing art, reading, travelling, and politics, especially with having an international family, it gives me the opportunity to understand different perspectives and backgrounds from all over the world.
I am looking forward to meeting you all in November!
Sincerely,
Evelyn O’Sullivan
