In today's increasingly globalized world, more and more young people are turning their attention to diplomacy and international issues. With curiosity and aspirations for the world, they step onto the stage of Model United Nations conferences. Here, they are no longer just ordinary students but 'diplomats' representing different countries. Clad in formal attire, they engage in discussions on international affairs with a mature and confident demeanor.
The Model United Nations conference not only enhances the international perspective and critical thinking skills of young people but also cultivates their leadership abilities and spirit of teamwork. Throughout this process, they learn to take responsibility and be accountable for their viewpoints and decisions. It clarifies their role and responsibility in the world. They realize that everyone can contribute their part to solving global issues.
In the summer of 2024, we once again adhere to our original aspiration, constructing an international platform for excellent primary and secondary school students worldwide to exchange and learn. We are hosting the 4th Canal City Model United Nations Conference in 2024, looking forward to hearing the voices of youth and listening to the world's response!
The conference specifications
[Special Support]
Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in New York
[Guiding Units]
United Network Europe (UNE), Official Partner of the United Nations
[Supporting Units]
Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government
Department of Education
[Host Units]
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
Window of Philadelphia
[Organizing Unit]
DENO International Education Consultant LLC
Special Cooperation
The conference is guided by the United Network Europe (UNE), an official partner organization of the United Nations. UNE, originating from Europe, is the largest organization dedicated to developing and promoting innovation in higher education for young people. Through international, exciting, and innovative experiences, UNE identifies and enhances talent.
The United Network Europe (UNE) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) officially affiliated with the United Nations Development Programme (DGC) and holds special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). UNE is also one of the founding members of the United Nations Global Compact - Italy.
Since 2017, UNE has sponsored and organized the Global Citizens Model United Nations (GCMUN) conference annually at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Since its inaugural event in 2017, GCMUN has grown into a world-class Model United Nations activity, reaching over four thousand students worldwide every year.
Conference Information
Conference Dates:
Wuxi, Jiangsu Province: July 11th - July 14th
Fuzhou, Fujian Province: July 18th - July 21st
Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province: July 25th - July 28th
Conference Scale:
1000+ attendees
Conference Format:
In-person conference
Global primary and secondary school students (including students from the United States and Southeast Asia)
June 20, 2024
June 20, 2024
All members of the presidential team come from renowned domestic and international university Model United Nations associations, including Ivy League institutions such as Harvard University, as well as Zhejiang University, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shanghai International Studies University, Xi'an International Studies University, Donghua University, among others. Each member possesses extensive experience in participating in, organizing, and chairing Model United Nations conferences.
Conference Setup
The current Canal City International Model United Nations Conference is divided into three groups: high school, middle school, and elementary school. Each group is further divided into different committees, where discussions are conducted using both English and Chinese as working languages.
The high school group focuses on thoroughly exploring the substance of the topics, encouraging participating delegates to fully utilize their academic abilities, analyze core issues, develop global thinking, and consider feasible measures beneficial to the world.
The middle school group emphasizes integrating the topics with classroom learning, guiding participating delegates to apply what they have learned into practice and engage in long-term, in-depth thinking about the issues by combining existing knowledge.
The elementary school group focuses on cultivating the global perspective of participating delegates. Through detailed academic training and conference guidance, delegates are helped to establish a general understanding of international issues and cultivate habits of paying attention to global problems.
Conference Highlights
[High-level Conference]
The conference invites senior diplomats from both domestic and international arenas, as well as officials from the Ministry of Education, to provide on-site guidance and direction for the conference.
[Multi-national Students]
The conference invites young people from various countries worldwide to come together, providing a platform for cross-cultural learning and exchange. This expands their international perspectives, discovers their potential, enhances their ability to think independently and solve problems, and promotes their active contribution to becoming "international talents."
[Conference Achievements]
Enhanced comprehensive abilities and personal growth
All attending student delegates will receive certificates jointly issued by the United Nations official partner organization United Network Europe (UNE) and the Canal City Model United Nations Conference.
Outstanding organizing schools can apply to become member schools of the Canal City Model United Nations Conference, granting them eligibility to participate in official projects of the United Nations system.
Commissioners from the United Nations and international organizations will provide multiple academic guidance sessions to participating students, imparting professional knowledge that will benefit them throughout their lives.
The Model United Nations conference experience will become a significant highlight on students' resumes, enhancing their background for successful future endeavors such as further education, studying abroad, and employment opportunities.
Outstanding delegates will be invited to participate in related activities at the World Canal City Forum. Subsequently, they will advance to participate in Ivy League Model United Nations conferences in the United States, engaging in competitive exchanges with youth from around the world. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to visit prestigious locations such as the Golden Hall at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and the United Nations Office in Geneva.
In each venue of this conference, one outstanding delegate will be selected to attend the 2025 GCMUN conference at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA. The expenses for participation, accommodation, and meals in New York will be sponsored by the organizers of the conference.
Previous Guests (Partial List)
Haoliang Xu
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Guoxiang Sun
Special Envoy for Asian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China
Former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Vietnam, and Consul General in New York (Ambassadorial Rank)
Zhigeng He
Former Director of the American Department of the China People's Institute of Foreign Affairs
Counselor at the Chinese Embassy in the United States
Secretary-General of the Chahar Institute
Yongji Xu
Deputy Director-General of the Department of International Cooperation and Exchange, Ministry of Education
Executive Deputy Director of the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs Office
First-level Inspector
Yang Zerui
Director of the Research Office, China National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (CNCPEC)
Author of "APEC Thirty Years: Commemorative Essays"
Ting Yu
Vice Mayor of Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province
Jiannian Sun
Secretary of the Yizheng Municipal Committee, Jiangsu Province
Tim Wolf
Former Governor of Pennsylvania, USA (in official congratulatory letter)
Yunhu Liu
Director of the Working Committee of the Partnership for the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Chief Representative of the United Nations Institute for Sustainable Development Management
Director of the China Office of the UNESCO Public Benefit Project
Deng Qing
Honorary Secretary-General of the World Canal Cities Organization (WCCO)
Conference Agenda
Proposed Committee Setup
"Each venue will have 5-6 committees. Among them, GCMUN will have 2 English-speaking committees, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia will have 1 English-speaking committee, and CCMUN will have 1 English-speaking committee and 2 Chinese-speaking committees.
The specific committee setup and topics will be announced in the second round notice."
Award Categories
The conference will establish various awards for participating school delegations. An 'Outstanding Organization Award' will be presented to schools that demonstrate exceptional organization in sending delegates to the conference. An 'Outstanding Teacher Award' will be granted to teachers who provide meticulous guidance to their students.
Additionally, the conference will also present various individual awards to outstanding delegates.
Conference Registration
Registration Instructions:
1. This conference is open to primary and secondary school students worldwide. Registration is organized by school, and upon successful registration, delegates will represent different countries and participate in various Model United Nations committees across different venues.
2. For details regarding conference fees, please contact the organizing committee teachers for consultation. Scan the QR code below to register.
Contact Numbers:
Yangzhou Venue, Jiangsu Province: M Liang - 13373678318
Wuxi Venue, Jiangsu Province: Teacher Zhou - 17768555481
Fuzhou Venue, Fujian Province: Teacher Zhu - 17761977147
