It is with great pride that we once again welcome esteemed delegates to The British School of Amsterdam for our 5th annual Model United Nations conference. We have chosen this year’s theme to be ‘Paving the Way for Future Generations’. We believe that this focus will give delegates the opportunity to work towards crafting sustainable, long-term solutions to combat increasing geopolitical tension and climate change. Solutions that will, despite the challenges we face, ensure our world will not only survive, but thrive for generations to come.
Maxim Telegin and Ella Bruggink, BSAMUN 2025 Secretary Generals
Committees and Topics
Historical Security Council
Revising the Korean War (1953)
Security Council
Addressing the rising threat of violent non-state actors
Confronting foreign interference in national elections
Human Rights Council
Regulating the growing trade in human organs
Tackling gender-based discrimination in education
General Assembly 1
Preventing exploitation of generative AI by hostile parties
Combating the threats posed by violent protests
Economic and Social
Leveraging collaboration between developed and emerging nations for economic growth
Promoting economic diversification to reduce the dependence on finite natural resources
Group of 20
Reforming the International Monetary Fund
Examining the rising prominence of cryptocurrencies
Environment Commission
Transitioning from fossil fuels: prioritising clean energy sources
Engaging the private sector in the fight against climate change
Agenda
Friday 17 January
Time
Event
2.30
Arrival / Check-in
2.30 - 3.15
Refreshments
3.15
Opening ceremony
3.45
Split into lobbying rooms
6.00
Finish for the day
Saturday 18 January
Time
Event
9.00
Arrival
9.00 - 12.30
In session (Topic 1)
12.30 - 1.30
Staggered Lunch
1.30 - 4.15
In session (Topic 2)
4.15 - 4.30
Superlatives
4.45 - 5.15
Closing ceremony
5.15 - 6.00
Refreshments
In our efforts to reduce waste at BSAMUN, we will not be providing disposable cups at our conference. Therefore we suggest that delegates bring their own reusable water bottle to use throughout the conference. These can be refilled at various areas in the school.
Guest Speaker
We are thrilled to introduce Mr. Mark Zellenrath as our distinguished guest speaker for this year’s Model United Nations conference. Mr. Zellenrath currently serves as the Director of the Multilateral Organisations and Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
With extensive experience in United Nations affairs, international human rights policy, and sustainable development, he has held key roles, including Deputy Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to the UN in New York (2019-2023) and various leadership positions within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
His career has spanned regions from the Middle East and North Africa to Western Europe and Afghanistan, and he has been a political advisor in international missions. A graduate of Erasmus University Rotterdam and the Georgetown Leadership Seminar, Mr. Zellenrath brings unparalleled insight into global diplomacy and multilateral cooperation. We are honored to have him share his expertise with us.
