By: Zachary Danevicz, Student Reporter*

As of late 2022 the world population has surpassed eight billion humans. People are living longer, surviving illnesses and fertility rates are steady. The Commission on Population and Development’s question of how to sustain this exorbitant number of people comes to fruition. “Our priority is taking Jamaica into a new era of sustainable growth and prosperity,” said Representative Izzy Sunby of Jamaica. Jamaica’s proposal is to develop both rural and urban social safety nets, environmental protections and economic opportunities for migrant populations worldwide. 

Russia also provides input on what they expect from this conference. “The Russian Federation believes that creating a framework for achieving goals such as water access, waste management, food security, and housing should be created,” said a Representative from the Russian Federation. Food shortages were argued by several States. Multiple nations have stated that 70 percent of people do not have access to food because of conflict. The food supply issue is not caused by lack of production but by the inability to reach populations. It is the goal of this committee to crackdown on the lack of ability to provide rations to humans in need.

_{The views and opinions expressed in this article were part of simulation of the United Nations held from 18 to 21 November 2023 and do not reflect the views and opinions of the American Model United Nations Conference, American Model United Nations International, LLC., the *Grand Rapids Community College, or the governing bodies of the states mentioned in the article.}