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SPECPOL
The Special Political and Decolonization Committee (SPECPOL) discussing “Governance and Resource Competition in the Global Commons: Outer Space, the High Seas, and Antarctica” focuses on the political, legal, and environmental challenges of managing regions beyond national jurisdiction. As technological progress and rising resource demand drive states and private actors toward these shared spaces, delegates assess risks related to sovereignty claims, unequal access, and environmental harm.
The committee reviews the effectiveness of existing frameworks—such as the Outer Space Treaty, UNCLOS, and the Antarctic Treaty System—in preventing conflict, regulating resource use, and promoting peaceful cooperation. Delegates also examine how climate change and commercial interests intensify competition and may threaten the stability of these commons.
This topic calls on SPECPOL to explore stronger governance mechanisms that ensure transparency, sustainability, and equitable benefit-sharing, aiming to protect global commons for future generations.
SOCHUM
The Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) discussing “Addressing the Humanitarian Consequences of Geoengineering Experiments” examines the social, ethical, and human-centered challenges created by emerging climate intervention technologies. As methods such as solar radiation management and carbon removal are tested, concerns arise about unintended effects on weather patterns, food security, and the livelihoods of vulnerable communities.
Delegates explore the risks of transboundary harm, the lack of global regulation, and the possibility of experiments being conducted without the consent of affected populations. The committee also considers how marginalized groups—such as indigenous peoples and small island communities—may face disproportionate social, cultural, and economic impacts.
This topic calls on SOCHUM delegates to create policies that ensure transparency, human rights protections, and equitable decision-making, promoting climate innovation that does not compromise humanitarian well-being.
The LEGAL Committee discussing “IGF – Legal Framework of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in State Surveillance” focuses on the political, legal, and humanitarian challenges posed by AI-powered monitoring systems. As states increasingly adopt facial recognition, biometric tools, social media tracking, and predictive analytics, delegates assess how these technologies shape security practices and influence state–citizen relations.
The topic raises key concerns about privacy, civil liberties, algorithmic bias, and legal framework of the potential misuse of surveillance for political control. Delegates examine how vulnerable groups may face disproportionate monitoring and how unchecked AI systems can threaten democratic participation and freedom of expression.
In this context, LEGAL evaluates the adequacy of current international regulations and explores how platforms like the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) can support the creation of transparent, accountable, and rights-based legal standards. This discussion urges delegates to balance national security needs with the protection of fundamental rights in an era of rapidly expanding AI surveillance.
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