United Nations Environmental Programme
Approximately Committee Size: 100 Delegations - Double Delegate
Topic A: Environmental Protection in Regions of Conflict
Topic B: Acid Rain and Air Quality Management
UNEP is the place for all things environment. From addressing climate change and preserving biodiversity to reducing pollution, this committee is dedicated to protecting our planet for future generations. You’ll engage in debates on how we can best balance economic growth with environmental sustainability. If you're someone who cares deeply about tackling the climate crisis and safeguarding ecosystems, UNEP is your chance to brainstorm solutions and craft policies that will help build a more sustainable future.
DEAR DELEGATES,
I am excited to welcome you to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) of ILMUNC! My name is Ivan Boyko, and as the moderator I look forward to guiding you through engaging and impactful discussions that explore various aspects of environmental justice.
Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya UNEP focuses on topics relating to all aspects of the environment and our relationship to it. Mitigating the impact humans have on their effort environment is a complex challenge that relies on the effective functioning of both international and regional organizations. Armed conflicts have a massive impact on local ecosystems and contribute greatly to C02 emissions despite being often ignored. Meanwhile, due to human activities air quality and pollution have become a great concern to everyone on earth. I look forward to hearing your ideas on how to best regulate and address such activities.
A little bit about me, I am a Freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences doing a double major in International Relations and Environmental Science. I am a native to Philadelphia, and went to Central High School where I participated in my high school’s Model UN club. This will be my first conference that I have helped to plan with ILMUNC and hope that you all have an enriching and valuable experience! Outside of ILMUNC, I am a member of INTERCOL, Penns traveling model UN team, and am a writer for Penn’s premier arts and culture magazine called 34th Street.
Tova and I are all looking forward to working with you in the UNEP committee. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions regarding the committee.
Ivan Boyko, ivanboy@sas.upenn.edu
