SPECIALIZED COMMITTEES

Special body committees that may have some crisis elements or special procedures. The EU and ICJ committees will have no crisis elements but have special procedures, and the ADA will have some crisis elements in updates but no notes. Read the background guide for more insight into procedures.

Council of the European Union

Chair: Hadrian barki (hsb66@cornell.edu)

Vice Chair: TBD (TBD@cornell.edu)

Up to 30-40 delegates

Dive into the complex world of European diplomacy and policy-making in this committee focused on the European Union (EU). As delegates, you'll navigate the intricacies of EU politics, tackle pressing issues, and negotiate with the diverse array of member states to shape the future of the world's largest political and economic union. Join us and experience the challenges and triumphs of international diplomacy as you strive to find consensus and create a brighter future for Europe and beyond.

International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Chair: Mimi zannetos (cez26@cornell.edu)

VICE CHAIR: Maïté Sadeh (mns56@cornell.edu)

Up to 13 delegates

*Cue the Suits theme song* Welcome to the International Court of Justice! As the highest international court, the ICJ serves to settle legal disputes submitted to it by States and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by United Nations organs and specialized agencies. This weekend the court will be hearing two critical cases that will require you to analyze challenging international case law and develop creative arguments. Get ready for a fast paced committee filled with complex witnesses and surprising testimonies. Fiat Justitia! 

Varroa Mite National Management Group

Chair: Daniel Sorokin (dhs263@cornell.edu)

VICE CHAIR: TBD (TBD@cornell.edu)

Up to 20-25 delegates

The Varroa Mite National Management Group, consisting of Australia's top agricultural specialists, animal rights activists, and policymakers, is scheduled to convene in an urgent session. This critical meeting addresses the incursion of the invasive Varroa mite, a parasitic mite that has decimated honey bee populations worldwide, leading to severe repercussions for all of agricultural production. Historically, the Varroa mite has wreaked havoc across every continent besides Australia. But in June 2022, those mites arrived on Australian shores. Now, this group meets in June 2023 with the goal to draft a robust eradication and containment strategy to protect the country’s agricultural integrity and prevent a potential collapse of its ecosystem. This session is pivotal in shaping Australia's proactive measures against this invasive threat.