Mumbai University, Kalina Campus What Is MAHA MUN?
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www.maha-mun.com CASI MAHA MUN Model United Nations 28th and 29th February 2020 Venue Partner; Mumbai University, Kalina Campus What is MAHA MUN? Maharashtra Model United Nations A student led simulation of United Nations Participants play role of delegates from different countries and attempt to solve real global issues with policy and perspective of the assigned country Its all about international diplomacy, International relationships and international issues Participants are encouraged to voice their opinion & provide solutions to global issues while at the same balancing national issues. Faculty and Delegates are encouraged to submit research papers for the compendium to be released post event. (optional) Presented by Government of Maharashtra; Public Works Department; Environment Department Pollution Control Board Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Department Forest Department Tribal Development Department CASI Global CSR Diary Maha MUN Logo University Circulars: The following Universities have issued circulars addressing their affiliated colleges to participate in CASI MAHA MUN: University of Mumbai Savitribai Phule Pune University Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University Jalgaon SNDT Women’s University Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University RashtrasantTukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, Kolhapur University Circulars: Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh KrishiVidyapeeth Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University Dr. D. Y. Patil University, Pune Vishwakarma University Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik Who can participate? Delegates Students of any College / School / University (Students below the age of 18 cannot participate without Parent / Legal Guardian / Faculty / Management Advisor) Faculty Advisors Academicians, Professors and part time faculty Corporate advisors Working professionals Observers Parents / Guardians Why Should you (students) Participate? Participating Students & professors will learn international diplomacy & international issues Largest platform to voice your opinion Felicitation for Institute and participating professors Understand global issues and policy making Leadership skills Opportunity for Students & Professors to participate at Maharashtra Government CASI Model United Nations Certificate from Government of Maharashtra and CASI International Exposure Why Should Professors Participate? Chance to present paper on international diplomacy & international issues Separate Felicitation for Institute and participating professors Certificate from Government of Maharashtra and CASI Largest event to present your research paper on global policies Lead & Teach your students on a global platform International Exposure Submit your research paper for the compendium to be published post event. Role of Colleges / Schools / Institutes Take advantage of the largest such platform and encourage students and professors to learn International Diplomacy, International Issues, Policy Matters and Policy making Publish research in the compendium Get recognized & felicitated at the event International Exposure for Students and Professors Nominate 2 to 4 professors With a team of 2 to 10 students under each professor to participate as delegates Encourage non participating professors to send in research papers Role of Corporates Nominate a team of 3 to 10 professionals Encourage employees to promote industry knowledge amongst students Encourage your employees to publish research /white papers Encourage your employees to help students understand policy making and international diplomacy Reach out to academicians and promote research in your field Advantage for Corporates Take advantage of the largest such platform and encourage your employees to learn International Diplomacy, International Issues, Policy Matters and Policy making Encourage your employees to publish research /white papers Opportunity for your employees to understand how policies / global policies affect business Branding opportunity Networking Get recognized & felicitated at the event Fees and associated costs Delegates | Faculty Advisors | Observers INR 3,500/- Corporate advisors INR 5,000/- Includes Morning tea and Breakfast Lunch on both days Evening Tea and snacks Official MAHA MUN Kit Certificate Does not include Accommodation Travel How to Participate? Write to [email protected] Call / Whatsapp on: 7045651220 | 8390363540 | 9833570282 Fill in the application form (available on www.maha-mun.com) Pay the requisite fees Select a committee Select a topic Prepare with your faculty and friends Make a mark at the event Terms and Conditions apply Liability release form mandatory for all participants What Really Happens at MUN? Each Delegate represents a country Delegates are assigned to a committee Each committee has specific topics Delegates have to prepare on their topics; Based on their country’s stand; they take a for or an against position Each delegate may be given a chance to speak / present paper / position paper on the topic For Three / Five Minutes And further 3 to 5 minutes may be given for Q&A It is not compulsory for every delegate to present FAQs 1. Is it compulsory for every delegate to present a paper? a) No, it is optional. 2. Can parents come to see the event? a) Yes, they can come as observers by paying the requisite fee. b) Observers cannot present or intervene at the event. c) Working Professionals can attend as a corporate advisor 3. Is it compulsory for every delegate to be accompanied by a faculty advisor? a) Delegate below the age of 18 has to be accompanied by anyone: Parent / Guardian (Observer), Faculty advisor or Corporate advisor. 4. I am a professor / academician, how do I participate? a) Academicians can participate as Faculty advisors. b) It is recommended that they bring a team of student delegates and train / manage them c) It is also recommended that Faculty advisors should submit or present a paper in personal capacity. FAQs continued 5. Can I submit a research paper in absentia? Will it be a part of the compendium to be released post event? Yes, Professors, Academicians and Research scholars may submit a research paper in absentia. The cost towards such submission in absentia is INR. 1000/- If a professor is attending the event then he / she need not pay this cost. It is covered in the event fee of INR 3500/- 6. Please note; All submitted papers are property of the organizers Organizers may decide not to publish certain papers; such decision of the organizers is final and binding and no queries will be entertained. Papers submitted for the compendium have to be less than four A4 size papers. Papers submitted have to be related to a topic approved for the MAHA MUN event. FAQ’s Continued 7. I work for an NGO, How do I participate? You may attend as a Corporate Advisor or Observer You may submit a research paper which will be included in the compendium to be released at the award function You also have an option to submit research papers /position papers in absentia 8. I am a member of a Youth club / wing / Rotaract, But I am a student, how do I participate? Since you are a student, you may attend as a delegate. 9. I am a working professional / Entrepreneur, how do I participate? You may attend as a Corporate Advisor or Observer You may submit a research paper which will be included in the compendium to be released at the award function You also have an option to submit research papers /position papers in absentia Committees & Topics at MAHA MUN There are 31 committees Each committee has multiple topics Details on following pages Select any one committee Select your topic (1 to 2 topics within the same committee) Committees for Development & Topics Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Addressing the HIV/AIDS Epidemic among Young Women United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Water and Ocean Governance Closing the Energy Gap for All People United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Post-Conflict Areas Promoting Open Access to Scientific Information and Research Harnessing Emerging Technologies for the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework Ensuring Sustainable Consumption and Production Mitigation of and Adaptation to Desertification and Drought Implementing Education Systems in Recycling and Reuse Across the Globe Protecting Against Deforestation and Global Forest Degradation United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Accelerating Industrial Development in Africa Promoting Sustainable Rural Entrepreneurship and Businesses Achieving Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production Committees for General Assembly & Topics General Assembly First Committee Establishment of a Nuclear Weapon Free Zone in the Region of the Middle East Advancing Responsible State Behavior in Cyberspace in the Context of International Security The Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects General Assembly Second Committee Financing for Development Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) for Sustainable Development General Assembly Third Committee Rights of Indigenous People Implementing