The Lyceum of Monterey County
16th Annual
Model UNIted Nations Conference for middle & High School Students
Conference Date: april 11, 2026
Location: Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey (miis.edu)!
2026 Topics & Committees
Participants will be assigned ONE SDG/Challenge of the three options below, and a Country based on their request
| Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) | Challenge / SDG Outcome | Committee | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, & Structure | Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation | UNIDO | Industrial Development Body |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | Protection of Endangered Animals & Threatened Wildlife | UNEP | Environmental Program |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions | Involving Youth Leadership in Peacemaking | UNDP | Youth Development Program |
Background Guides (participants are assigned one SDG based on their preference):
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Structure - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
SDG 15: Life on Land: Protection of Endangered Animals & Threatened Wildlife
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions: Involving Youth Leadership in Peacemaking
Requests for Topics & Countries
Request for Topics & Countries form—Submission Deadline: March 11, 2026
If you want your country/topic assignments early, email joyce@lyceum.org
Students should rank their topic & country preferences and indicate if they are working with a co-delegate.
Please email us at info@lyceum.org if you need more time!
Assignments for Topics & Countries will be emailed to advisors on March 17, 2026. If you want your country/committee assignment early, contact joyce@lyceum.org.
Students in our Lyceum Prep Courses will have due dates provided by instructor.
position paper guidelines and due dates
Position Papers are due April 5th, 2026. Use buttons below to submit.
Position Paper Guidelines & Template: Use this Template to create your Position Paper.
Conference Schedule
Tentative:
8:15am—Delegate Check In
9:00 am—Opening Session: Welcome, Keynote Speaker & Briefing
9:20 am—Conference Briefing
9:30 am—Committee Session #1
11:45 am — Lunch
12:30pm—Committee Session #2
2:30pm—Closing Session: Panel Discussion & Recognitions
3pm—Adjournment
School Resources
Schools should register by Jan 15, 2026 so students can submit requests for topics & countries they would like to represent. If you need more time, email us at mun@lyceum.org.
School Registration Fees Due
March 11, 2026. We will send an invoice once school registration is received.
To be completed by ALL participants parent/guardian:
Liability forms should be completed by parents/guardians by April 10th.