The Nagoya University Model United Nations (NUMUN2026) was held over the June 27-28 weekend, co-hosted by the Global Engagement Center (GEC) and the Nagoya University Model United Nations 2026 Student Organizing Committee.
Model United Nations (MUN) is an activity that simulates a conference at the United Nations (UN). Participants act as delegates from their assigned countries, engaging in discussions and negotiations based on their country’s positions, policies, and perspectives, and seeking solutions to real-life global issues.
The Nagoya University Model United Nations 2026 was planned and managed primarily by students from Nagoya University’s Global 30 (G30) international program. At the event, students from diverse backgrounds gave presentations and engaged in discussions and negotiations in either Japanese or English, deepening their understanding of global issues, and working together in search of solutions.
Over 100 people took part in the conference. In addition to students from Nagoya University, participants came from various high schools and universities around Japan, as well as from overseas. Participants were divided into five groups that focused on different themes, such as “WHO (World Health Organization): Addressing premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and malnutrition in low- and middle-income countries” and “UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme): Strengthening resilience for humanitarian and property protection against climate change-related disasters.”
The conference brought together participants from diverse regions, nationalities, and educational institutions to exchange ideas, providing a valuable opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of international issues while engaging with a wide array of perspectives.
