• The question of addressing public health impacts of air pollution through strengthened global emissions reduction commitments.

• The question of addressing vaccine hesitancy to maintain immunisation coverage and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases

• The question of enhancing global commitments to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris Agreement

Welcome honourable chairs, distinguished delegates, and esteemed guests,

My name is Jeongwon Choi, currently a sophomore at British International School Hanoi. This conference marks my 7th MUN experience, and by serving as the Head Chair of the Conference of Parties (COP), it will be my third time chairing. I am truly excited to guide meaningful discussions and ensure that every delegate has a productive and engaging experience throughout the committee.

The theme of the UNISMUN March is “Is our rules based international system able to adapt to contemporary challenges to security and sovereignty?.” COP provides a crucial platform to examine how international cooperation must evolve in response to global environmental pressures. Thus, I encourage all delegates to question existing frameworks and propose solutions that promote adaptability and responsibility. As the highest decision making body of major international environmental agreements, COP brings together all member states to review progress and negotiate new commitments. It plays a crucial role in ensuring accountability and advancing global action on a more sustainable future.

For this UNISMUN conference, our committee will examine 3 key topics. First is ‘the question of addressing public health impacts of air pollution through strengthened global emissions reduction commitments,’ emphasising the link between environmental policy and human health. Stronger emissions commitments are essential to reducing respiratory illness and safeguarding vulnerable populations worldwide.

Our second topic, ‘the questions of addressing vaccine hesitancy to maintain immunisation coverage and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases’ highlights the importance of trust in global health systems. Vaccine hesitancy poses a serious risk to decades of progress in disease prevention, making coordinated international strategies vital to maintaining effective and resilient immunisation programmes.

The last topic is ‘the question of enhancing global commitments to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris Agreement,’ aligns closely with COP’s core mission. Strengthening global commitments is necessary to ensure meaningful progress toward global temperature goals and to limit long term climate risks through collective ambition and cooperation.

As I finish this introduction, I encourage all delegates to approach debates with openness, cooperation, and a willingness to think beyond traditional boundaries. I am confident that together we can create a constructive and inspiring committee experience. Thank you and see you in the committee!

Greetings honorable chairs, distinguished delegates, and esteemed guests,

My name is Claire Yoon, a freshman at the United Nations International School of Hanoi. This conference marks my sixth MUN experience, and my second time as a chair. I am very honored to serve as the deputy chair of the Conference of Parties (COP) and lead fruitful discussions for the upcoming UNISMUN March 2026 Conference.

The theme of this year’s March 2026 conference is “Is our rules based international system able to adapt to contemporary challenges to security and sovereignty?” This theme talks about questioning existing international frameworks, laws, and treaties and investigating how they are applied to solving problems regarding security and supreme authority. COP provides an opportunity for countries to cooperate and resolve global environmental issues, connecting to the theme. Moreover, COP’s decisions also strongly influence international rules, with treaties such as the Paris Agreement signed in past conferences.

Our first topic is “The question of addressing public health impacts of air pollution through strengthened global emissions reduction commitments.” This topic emphasizes the importance of international cooperation to reduce the global carbon footprint. The topic also demonstrates how environmental policies can affect public health.

Our second topic is “The question of addressing vaccine hesitancy to maintain immunisation coverage and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases”. Vaccine hesitancy is increasing in the present, with much misinformation about vaccines spread online. This may cause fear or distrust in vaccines in the future, slowing down immunization activities and impacting the prevention efforts of diseases. Trust between nations regarding vaccination is important in lowering the threat of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Our third and last topic is “The question of enhancing global commitments to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris Agreement”. The Paris Agreement, signed in 2015 at COP21, is an international treaty on climate change. It brings nations together to perform ambiguous actions to combat and adapt to climate change. Through this topic, delegates can explore how countries work together to strengthen global commitment efforts that plan to achieve a common goal.

As a chair, I hope that this conference becomes a memorable and fun experience for everyone who participates. I believe the most important value of MUN is having fun and experiencing new opportunities to grow. I am also looking forward to strong research and fruitful debates throughout the committee sessions. I strongly encourage delegates to speak in the sessions, even though it might be difficult at first.

Thank you, and see you at the March conference!

Jiyoon (Claire) Yoon

Greetings honorable directors, distinguished delegates, and esteemed guests,

My name is Iris Song, a senior at QSI Haiphong, and I am honored to serve as the Procedural Chair of the Conference of Parties (COP) for the upcoming UNISMUN March 2026 Conference. This will be my fifth MUN Conference, following participation across multiple international settings including conferences in China and Vietnam. As this will be my first time chairing, I am genuinely excited and deeply honored to guide, support, and work alongside delegates throughout the sessions to ensure a fair, structured, and meaningful debate experience.

The theme of the March 2026 Conference, “The role of sovereignty in diplomacy towards international responsibility?” It connects directly to COP because our committee deals with how countries make climate decisions while still protecting their national interests. COP often needs to balance each country’s right to develop and make its own policies with the global need to act together on climate change. This committee is a space where nations negotiate, share responsibilities, and work toward climate agreements in a way that respects different national situations. 

Our first topic, “The question of addressing public health impacts of air pollution through strengthened global emissions reduction commitments,” focuses on domestic industrial policy, and urban development. The delegates will discuss the ways in which member states may retain control over their economies while being required to make emissions reductions that are beneficial to the health of the entire world. Specifically will focus on the regions that are seeing increased rates of respiratory disease associated with air pollution..

Our second topic, “The question of addressing vaccine hesitancy to maintain immunisation coverage and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases,” examines how misinformation, distrust, and unequal access weaken immunisation systems. Although public health remains a sovereign responsibility, declining vaccination rates have regional and international consequences for disease containment. Delegates must navigate the balance between community autonomy, state authority, and global health security.

Our final topic, “ The question of enhancing global commitments to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris Agreement,” reinforces long standing debates around climate equity, differentiated responsibilities, and global accountability. While nationally determined contributions remain state directed, failure to deliver on emission goals impacts planetary stability. Delegates will be challenged to consider how international expectations can coexist with national economic and development priorities.

As your procedural chair, I look forward to ensuring structured debate, measured diplomacy, and respectful collaboration throughout committee sessions. My goal is to support all delegates in navigating procedure clearly and confidently while encouraging constructive and informed negotiation.

Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you at the March conference!

Myeonghui (Iris) Song