Dear Delegates,
Welcome to the 35th BERMUN conference’s Historical Security Council! I am looking forward to meeting you all and having a good time in November!
There is no Planet B. We all live in the same world, plagued by rising emissions and waste culture; however, the consequences are shared unequally. Over the past decades, MEDCs have fueled the environmental damage to this planet through industrialization and have let LEDCs disproportionately pay for its impacts. This year's BERMUN XXXV seeks to counteract these disparities by promoting a world of resilient and sustainable development. By improving, strengthening, or creating infrastructure, systems, and stability in general, sustainable development can improve a country's resilience to environmental challenges and reduce climate inequality.
In this year's HSC, we will be focusing on the humanitarian crisis during the 2010-2011 drought in Somalia. When the drought of 2010 hit Somalia, the region was already vulnerable due to factors including unstable governance, the collapse of external aid, and ongoing conflict, including with militias. When a second drought hit Somalia at the beginning of 2011, the global community witnessed the true effects of climate inequality play out. While Somalia contributed very little to global greenhouse emissions, it was forced to suffer the most severe effects, as it had no resources to adapt to a drought that resulted in over 250,000 deaths. These deaths sparked questions when we see the limited response of international agencies on July 20th, 2010. We must create solutions giving instant benefit and ensure stability through sustainable measures
On a personal note, I am a tenth grader at the John F. Kennedy School. I have a passion for international and national politics and have always enjoyed debating with others. Outside of the debate room, you may find me playing tennis, practicing cello, spending time with friends, or at the gym.
I have attended three BALMUN and five BERMUN conferences and have been part of my school's MUN program for more than years. Throughout these experiences, one thing has become crystal clear: MUN can only be what we make of it. Let’s speak up, collaborate, and challenge ideas to make this a rewarding experience.
Or, to put it simply:
The more we participate,
The more fun we’ll have in debate.
I’m looking forward to seeing you all in November!
Sincerely,
Mattis Möbius
