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—Priority Submission date: Feb 5, 2026
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 Feb 12, 2026
Students in our Lyceum Prep Courses will have due dates provided by instructor.
Important Documents
Position paper Guidelines: Please review to follow guidelines for writing your paper.
Position paper template: Each delegate/pair of delegates must submit a position paper for their country on their topic by (Date TBD)
Resolution template (for practice)
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 30, 2026. We will send an invoice once school registration is received.
Liability forms should be completed by parents/guardians by April 10th