Model United Nations in Kazakh National Agrarian Research University
On March 2, 2024, the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (KazNARU) hosted an international conference "Model United Nations". This conference was organized to commemorate Kazakhstan's accession to the UN and its contribution to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The conference's theme was "Implementation of the SDGs and global challenges: Kazakhstan's contribution". The event aimed to engage students and raise their awareness about the importance of working with global challenges and SDGs, through diplomatic negotiations among students. Over 120 students from various universities in Almaty, such as KazNU, KIMEP, UIB, Turan, Ablai Khan University, etc., participated in the conference, representing different specialties such as economics, management, and applied sciences.
Model UN is a popular international program in a brainstorming and student conference format that replicates the work of the United Nations. For one day, students transform into diplomats and heads of state, acting as representatives of the UN. On March 2, 1992, at the plenary session of the 46th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Republic of Kazakhstan officially joined the UN, becoming a full-fledged subject of international relations. Almost exactly a year later, on the memorable date of February 16, 1993, the first office of the UN representative office in Kazakhstan was opened in the architectural monument of our republic, the Kazakhstan Hotel in Almaty. The first UN Permanent Representative to the Republic of Kazakhstan was Mr. Nigel Ring.
For more than 30 years, Kazakhstan has maintained a balanced and multi-faceted foreign policy that wholeheartedly supports the United Nations' efforts to address global challenges. Kazakhstan values the UN's indispensable role in shaping international relations and it is proud to have established 21 UN agencies in the country (including FAO, UNDP, UNESCO, etc.), working together to implement meaningful projects across various sectors. These enduring and fruitful partnerships with the UN have enabled Kazakhstan to make a significant contribution to the work of global community on implementation of SDGs, and the country remains committed to working alongside the UN to build a better world for all. life.
The following were invited to present the opening of this event: Representative of UN Global Communications in Almaty - Mr. Vlastimil Samek, Representative of the US Consulate General in Almaty - Mr. Chad Kinnear. Representatives of FAO, project coordinator - Ms. Aizhan Karabaeva and consultant for developing partnerships - Ms. Gulnaz Iskakova. The director of the Italian Cultural Center is Mr. Carmine Barbaro. EFES Kazakhstan was a business partner and co-sponsor.
The event was organized as a part of activities of "Green Campus" program, which is being carried out with the support of the International Institute of Green and Sustainable Development and KazNARU's International Office. It's worth noting that the program aims to promote sustainability and environmental friendliness within the campus.
