The UNEA Mini-Simulation Toolkit

This is the core resource for conducting the UNEA mini-simulation in your classroom. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to introduce students to diplomacy, negotiation, and the work of the United Nations. What’s inside:

The UNEA Mini-Simulation Toolkit

This is the core resource for conducting the UNEA mini-simulation in your classroom. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to introduce students to diplomacy, negotiation, and the work of the United Nations.

What’s inside:

  • Introduction to Model UN: What it is, why it matters, and how the UN General Assembly has officially recognised its educational value.
  • Learning Outcomes for Students: From global awareness and decision-making to empathy, teamwork, and critical thinking.
  • The Simulation Framework: Step-by-step guide to a four-session classroom simulation based on the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA).
  • The Topic – Marine Plastic Litter and Microplastics: A timely, real-world issue with multiple perspectives to debate.
  • Educator Tools: Ready-to-use scripts, worksheets, session breakdowns, country assignments, negotiation cards, placards, and tips for success.
  • Simulation Process: From opening speeches to negotiation, consensus-building, adoption of resolutions, and final reflections.
  • Closing & Next Steps: Guidance on connecting this mini-simulation to broader Model UN opportunities and UN resources.


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