UNIDO BMUN LXVII

Hi everyone! Hope you're all doing fabulously. We're all SOOOO excited to see you in committee. In the meantime, you can do some extra research and read our lovely blogs <3 Today, I wanted to talk about the realistic side of smart cities and how they can actually be implemented in our societies. Refer to this article for more info:  https://tech.co/news/smart-cities-connected-citizen-data-2019-01 Often, when people hear the term "smart cities", they think of extremely advanced (and sometimes inexistent) technologies, such as flying cars or futuristic computing systems. However, smart cities don't necessarily have to be something out of a sci-fi novel; they're just regular cities that develop more advanced communication systems. Smart cities collect information about their residents and the environment in order to save energy, time, and money. This can be done through energy-efficient lights and buildings, better traffic lights, easier payment methods,...

Hi everyone! Hope you've been making some progress on those position papers! (the deadline is February 3rd if you want a research award!!) Here's an  article to help stimulate some thinking around one of our topics --  Efficient Energy Capture, Storage, and Transportation . Buildings account for a massive amount of energy use in the United States and many other countries. When it comes to the future of our energy crisis, it is not only about where our energy comes from, but also how efficiently we are using it. There are also many other benefits that come with increased energy efficiency as well, such as lower long-term costs. Think about what policies certain states can enact to increase building efficiency and what specific technologies they can implement to carry out such a task. I'm excited to hear all your thoughts! Emma

Hello Delegates, In this post I'm going to outline what can be expected from this blog in the coming weeks. Every week I will post an important statement on conference ranging from position paper format to committee advice. Furthermore, a member of the UNIDO Dais will post a relevant article that I hope you all read, as it should provide useful information for determining your solutions and stances. On that note feel free to comment on any posts on what you find interesting, or an article/news that other delegates should check out! I look forward to meeting you all very soon! Vikas

Hey everyone!! My name is Emma Lautanen and I'll be serving as one of your Vice Chairs for UNIDO at our upcoming BMUN conference. I'm a senior at CAL and it is my fourth year as a part of the BMUN family :) I am currently studying Political Science but hope to attend graduate school with a focus on environmental law. I'm originally from Los Angeles, but have been team Northern California ever since coming up here. Aside from BMUN, I am also a member of a professional fraternity focusing on international affairs and a student-run entertainment organization where I help coordinate and run all the concerts we have on campus. A few of my other hobbies include hiking, mountaineering, running (and racing) long distances, traveling, going to concerts, and petting! all! the! dogs! I'm excited to meet you all! If you have any questions or feel the need to reach out, don't hesitate to contact us!

Hi Delegates! My name is Jin Wei Zhang and I am currently a freshman intending on majoring in computer science and will be serving as a vice-chair for UNIDO. Originally from Guang Zhou, China, I grew up mostly in Vancouver, Canada. I have been involved in Model United Nations for over 2 years, delegating and serving as his high school MUN club's coach. Outside of school, I love binge-watching TV shows, listening to hip hop and indie music, and browsing dank memes. I am excited for BMUN 67 and can't wait to meet you delegates!

Hi friends! My name's Tal Stoler, and I'm one of the vice chairs for UNIDO this year. I'm a third year at Cal, and I'm studying economics. In addition to being in BMUN, I spend my time volunteering for Suticase Clinic, working at Jewish Museum, and occasionally working at the farmers' market because I <3 veggies. I am originally from Israel, but I spent most of my upbringing in Southern California. I love food. Like a lot. I know I'm small (5'2''), but I really do eat a lot, and it's my favorite hobby. My love of food has led me to be interested in things like food systems, public health, and sustainable agriculture.  I'm super excited for committee this year and to meet all of you! Please reach out to us if you have any questions.

Hey Everyone! My name is Vikas Sharma and I will be your head chair for UNIDO at BMUN this year! I'm a sophomore at UC Berkeley studying Computer Science and Economics and this is my second year as a member of BMUN.  On campus, aside from BMUN, I'm a part of an all-male Bollywood dance team and have had the chance to travel all over California through the team. I'm originally from Detroit, Michigan and a huge fan of football and the cold. At Berkeley, I tend to spend most of my free time hanging out with friends, exploring SF, and drinking lots of coffee. I'm really looking forward to conference and meeting you all! If you have any questions feel free to reach out to the dais at unidolxvii@bmun.org

Welcome to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization! We are extremely excited to have you all for BMUN 67!  I hope that regardless of your MUN background this committee will be both educational and intriguing. This year we have 2 topics, Efficient Energy Capture, Storage, and Transportation and Feasibility and Development of Smart Cities.  Make sure to read over our committee page at this link . On this page, you will find the Executive Summaries, Topic Synopsis, and the Position Paper guidelines. Make sure you read the Topic Synopsis as it is crucial to understanding and developing a stance on the topics. Good luck researching and feel free to email me at unidolxvii@bmun.org! Regards, Vikas Sharma Head Chair of UNIDO, BMUN LXVII