Vocabulary
What does MUN stand for?
Model United Nations
What is wildlife trafficking?
The illegal sale of products that are from wild animals or plants taken from their natural environment. Can involve the trade of living or dead species.
Which continent is Croatia?
Europe
How many countries were founding members of the UN in 1945?
51 countries (also accept 50)
What does the S stand for in START
Standout - great opening sentence
What does 'delegate' mean?
A student who is the representative for a particular state or person in a Model UN committee.
How does trafficking affect biodiversity?
We are emptying forests, savannas, oceans, rivers. we are responsible for the endangerment or extinction of many species of plants and animals which could eventually lead to earth dying.
What continent is Panama in?
Who is the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations?
Antonio Guterres
What does the second T stand for in START
Thought provoking conclusion - make people remember your speech
What does the word 'resolution' mean in the MUN?
A formal document that expresses the opinions or decisions of a committee on a specific issue.
have been killed in the line of duty.
What continent is Nepal in?
Asia
The headquarters of the International Court of Justice are located in ...
The Hague
What does the first T stand for in START
Topic introduction - give facts about your topic and what it means.
What does 'abstain' mean?
Deciding to not vote on a particular matter. This is generally understood as not supporting a resolution enough to vote for it, but not being opposed enough to vote against it either
What is the annual estimated cost of illegal wildlife trade in the range of?
$7-23 billion
What continent is Guinea in?
Africa
What are the three main types of committees?
General Assemblies (GAs)
Specialized Committees
Crisis Committees
What does the R stand for in START
Reasoning and Position - what is your country going to do and what do you want others to do.
What is a 'Quorum'?
The minimum number of delegates required for votes to pass in a Model UN committee.
CITES was an...
international agreement between governments to ensure that wildlife trade does not threaten their survival. 183 countries agreed to protect more than 37000 species.
What continent is Armenia in?
Europe/Asia
Where are the Headquarters of the United Nations?
New York
What does the A stand for in START
Assert your position - say why it is important to your country.