New York, 23 October 2025 ¡ª Â鶹´«Ã½ Department of Global Communications (DGC) and the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) announced today the launch of a new Model UN Mini-Simulation Toolkit to mark United Nations Day 2025 and the 80th anniversary of the UN Charter.
The toolkit, developed jointly by DGC¡¯s Education Outreach Section and WFUNA, is designed to make Model UN simulations more accessible, inclusive, and adaptable for schools, universities, and youth organizations worldwide. The first edition focuses on the United Nations Environment Assembly and the urgent issue of marine plastic litter and microplastics, a challenge that affects communities and ecosystems across the planet.
Bringing the UN to Classrooms
The mini simulation is designed for use in classrooms or clubs and allows educators and organizers to conduct a complete simulation. The toolkit includes: 1), the UNEA mini-simulation toolkit, 2) educators guide 3) student worksheets, and 4) an annex of complementary materials. The content of the toolkit engages students in real UN processes and prioritises consensus-building during negotiations to contribute to a more sustainable and peaceful world.
"As we mark 80 years of the United Nations, this new Model UN toolkit empowers young people to step into the role of global leaders¡ªcultivating diplomacy, negotiation, and consensus-building skills." said Melissa Fleming, Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications. ¡°It teaches them that collaboration across borders is not just how the UN works ¨C it¡¯s how solutions to the most complex problems are found.¡±
¡°The toolkit helps students understand how the UN makes decisions and why cooperation across countries matters,¡± added Aziel-Philippos Goulandris, Secretary-
General of WFUNA. ¡°By simulating the United Nations Environment Assembly, young people see how real-world challenges like plastic pollution are addressed through
dialogue, negotiation, and consensus.¡±
Looking Ahead
The Model UN Mini-Simulation Toolkit is currently available in English, with plans to expand to additional UN official languages. Educators, students, and Model UN organizers can now access the full toolkit and accompanying materials at: /en/mun/toolkit
The Toolkit complements existing resources on the Model UN website, including the Getting Started Guide and the Model UN Guide (available in , and ).
This initiative reflects the mandate adopted by the , which recognised the vital role of Model UN in fostering diplomacy, international cooperation and youth capacity-building in global affairs.
Media Contact:
Jayashri Wyatt, Chief of the Education Outreach Section, Department of Global Communications [wyatt@un.org]
