WFP

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WFP

The Topics | The Chair | The Co-Chairs | Links

The issues of global environmental degradation are multifaceted and wide-ranging, with impacts that are often set in the long term, somewhat indirect or intangible, or even all of the above at the same time. However, food security issues – as in the scope of this World Food Programme – offers one aspect through which we can approach environmental degradation, because its causes and effects are deeply human. Our desire for stable and cheap food is primal and understandable; the environmental and socioeconomic effects of our policies aimed at securing such food, are however also insidious and even sometimes devastate human lives. In a world that has managed to cultivate enough food for everyone, why is it that people still starve and food is still wasted – and must this come at the price of environmental destruction? Are there ways we can have our cake and eat it, too? Find out with us at SMUN2013’s World Food Programme – we promise no answers, but an insightful ride.

The Topics

Topic 1: Biofuels

Today, biofuels are increasingly touted as a more environmentally friendly way to travel, as well as an economically viable alternative to oil products. But are they taking up land space used for planting food, and are they aggravating worldwide hunger? How shall we ensure we can reduce our environmental damage without taking food away from the masses?

Topic 2: Overfishing

Fishing is occurring at unsustainable rates, even though we can still go out and buy fish easily today. Again the causes and effects of environmental degradation, hunger, and livelihoods are at intertwined. How can we avoid causing extinction of species or unnecessary crueltyeven as we want to continue enjoying our sushi and fish fillets?

The Chair

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Kenneth Chong

I am Kenneth Chong, a third-year undergraduate reading Political Science at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Why am I in MUN? The answer is simple – interest. Some of you may be MUN veterans, or you could just like me – a relative newcomer. But underneath it all, we share the same interest, which has brought you here. If you are reading this, you are probably interested in the same things as I am – a desire to understand what really goes behind the scenes. What makes the world tick.

When I am not off being part of MUN, I spend much of my time mugging, reading and shooting the breeze with my friends. Oh, and I spend quite a bit of my time and money hunting for collectibles, miniatures and static models. It’s a nerd kind of thing.

The Co-Chairs

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Xin Yuan

Hi all! I’m Xinyuan and I’m four months into my gap year between junior college and university. I bring into SMUN2013 a passion for the environment and lively, flexible thinking and debating about current affairs – both of which are important, really, for any delegate to our Food Programme committee! I hope that through this year’s MUN you will not only learn more about the food and environmental crisis in the world, but also make friends with different people and improve your debating and writing skills. Come to SMUN with openness and curiosity you will definitely be rewarded!
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De Jun

Hi guys! My name is Lim De Jun, currently suffering in National Service, applying universities and trying to make every second of my life worthwhile. As assistant chair for the Food Programme this year, and having participated in various MUNs over the years, I’d just like to say that I think that MUNs are great platforms for people from different backgrounds to come together and discuss and debate. Take a stance in the issues that is with your country’s interest, and as what others may say “stand your ground, never back down”. Cherish this MUN, represent your country to the fullest of your ability and fight for your rights. Make this MUN the best one that you have ever attended.

Links

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Rules of Procedure

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Study Guides – Topic 1 | Topic 2

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