Committees and Topics
The 2026 Montana Model United Nations High School Conference will include six committees. Each committee addresses a different area of international governance and follows procedures modeled on the work of the United Nations.
Most committees will consider two topics. Delegates should prepare for both topics before the conference. During the first committee session, delegates will deliver opening speeches and vote to determine the order in which the topics will be considered.
Select a committee below to review its mandate, topics, background guides, and preparation materials.
General Assembly First Committee (GA-1)
The General Assembly First Committee addresses disarmament, international security, and threats to peace.
General Assembly First Committee Background Guide
General Assembly Second Committee (GA-2)
The General Assembly Second Committee addresses economic development, international finance, globalization, and sustainable development.
General Assembly Second Committee Background Guide
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
The Economic and Social Council coordinates international work related to economic development, social policy, humanitarian concerns, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Economic and Social Council Background Guide
United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)
The United Nations Environment Assembly is the United Nations’ principal decision-making body on environmental issues.
United Nations Environment Assembly Background Guide
Security Council (SC)
The Security Council has primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. Its procedures and membership differ from those of the General Assembly and other committees.
Security Council Background Guide
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Rather than debating policy topics and writing resolutions, participants examine a legal dispute between states and apply international law to the case.
International Court of Justice: Case and Preparation Materials
Using the Background Guides
Background guides introduce the committee, explain the history and current dimensions of each topic, identify previous international action, and provide questions for delegates to consider.
The guides are a starting point—not a substitute for independent research. Delegates should also research:
- Their country’s interests and foreign-policy priorities
- Relevant statements and actions by their government
- Previous United Nations resolutions and voting behavior
- Regional and negotiating-group positions
- Existing treaties, programs, and international agreements
- Realistic solutions their country could support
Delegates should prepare for every topic assigned to their committee, even if they strongly prefer one topic over another. The committee, not individual delegates, will determine the agenda order.