Position paper for Nepal
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures |
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| Nuclear and autonomous weapons pose a great threat to the homeostasis of the modern
world order. The impact of these weapons has the potential to destroy the life of every
person on Earth. Millions of people would be obliterated in an instant, cities would be
shattered, and nations traumatized. In addition to the effects of nuclear weaponry on Earth,
their potential spread into outer space adds a lethal layer to their already dangerous
presence. International cooperation is vital to maintaining peaceful relations as well as
working towards disarmament to eliminate the growing threat of nuclear war, which would
result in disaster for all parties involved.
We are committed to ensuring the total disarmament of nations as well as the prevention of colonialism in outer space. The help of United Nations organizations and committees is welcomed and encouraged. As Nepal, we do not have the same level of nuclear resources as other nations, making us vulnerable to the decisions of greater armed states. This vulnerability further widens the gap between the great powers and the rest of the world, resulting in a non-equitable distribution of power. This power indifference continues to be of great concern as the new frontier of outer space is being explored for colonialist reasons. By all means, these efforts should be deemed unethical and should be stopped. Space exploration must be accessible to all nations in an equitable manner as outer space is of common human heritage. We want to work with our neighbors India and China as well as any other nation that believes in the safe and equitable use of nuclear weaponry and space exploration. Continuing to develop international treaties and resolutions is pivotal to establishing fair access among nations. We also support the exploration of space as long as there is equitable access for all nations to participate if willing, however, that support does not extend to the militarization of space. | |
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction |
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| In an increasingly interconnected world, it is essential that nations collaborate to eradicate
chemical weapons and uphold international security. Nepal reaffirms its unwavering
commitment to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production,
Stockpiling, and Use of Chemical Weapons and their Destruction (CWC), viewing it as a
cornerstone of global peace and security. While Nepal does not possess the advanced
resources of more developed weapons, we recognize that collaboration, particularly in
regions recovering from the effects of chemical weapons, is essential to achieving complete
disarmament. We advocate for stringent regulation against the illicit trafficking of chemical
weapons, believing that without robust international cooperation, these dangerous
materials could fall into the wrong hands. Furthermore, Nepal emphasizes the importance of
capacity-building efforts to assist developing nations in implementing the CWC. Greater
transparency in the stockpiling and destruction of chemical weapons is critical, as trust
between nations is fundamental to global security.
The pursuit of chemical disarmament must be closely linked to the broader development agenda. Nepal calls for the reallocation of resources once dedicated to weapons production towards sustainable development initiatives, such as poverty alleviation and technological innovation. For nations emerging from conflict, the financial burden of dismantling chemical weapon stockpiles should not impede their progress toward recovery. Nepal stresses that international cooperation and financial assistance are vital to ensuring that the CWC is enforced equitably across all states. We urge the global community to support partnerships and promote both disarmament and sustainable development. By fostering a shared sense of responsibility, we can pave the way toward a world free from the threat of chemical warfare while ensuring a more just and secure future for all nations. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Agriculture development, food security and nutrition |
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| We support efforts made by the United Nations and the international community at large in
advancing toward the Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger. As a lower middle-
income country heavily reliant on agriculture, we appreciate the ongoing support from our
worldwide partners and non-governmental organizations in assisting us to achieve SDG 2.
We commend the unanimous adoption in 2023 of resolution A/RES/78/144, titled
"Agricultural technology for sustainable development" and resolution A/RES/78/168, titled
"Agriculture development, food security and nutrition." These resolutions call for urgent
global efforts to address food insecurity and malnutrition while promoting sustainable
agriculture development in the face of conflicts and climate change.
To that end, we call upon the General Assembly to further strengthen its commitment to small-scale farmers, particularly in developing countries, through increased financial support and access to sustainable agricultural technologies. We emphasize the importance of empowering smallholder farmers with the tools and resources necessary to enhance productivity, build resilience against climate shocks, and ensure local food security. As a delegation, we believe that improving small-scale agriculture should be a top priority for achieving SDG 2, as it directly addresses poverty, malnutrition, and gender disparities, all while contributing to more resilient food systems. We remain committed to contributing to these global efforts and stand ready to collaborate with like-minded nations. We encourage further dialogue on how sustainable agricultural technology can be shared across borders and how international funding mechanisms can better serve low-income and climate-vulnerable countries. We look forward to cooperating with other Member States, both from the Global North and Global South, as well as relevant organizations to advance these critical initiatives. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Development cooperation with middle-income countries |
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| Middle-income countries (MICs) are reliant on external funds to meet their development
needs and avoid the middle-income trap- a situation of stagnant growth that prevents
progress toward high-income status. As a lower-middle income country, we encourage
continued support from the international community to promote sustained growth and
structural transformation. We strongly endorse efforts that aid MICs in avoiding the middle-
income trap, such as the SDG Stimulus package and the unanimous adoption of
A/RES/76/215 in 2021, titled "Development cooperation with middle-income countries".
To encourage sustained cooperation, we call upon the General Assembly to ensure the provision of continuous sources of funding that cater to each country's requirements. We also advocate for efforts towards South-South and North-South development cooperation to promote the transfer of financial, technical, and technological resources between Member States. As the chair of the Least-Developed Countries Group (LDCs), Nepal strongly supports implementing the Doha Program of Action into all UN development initiatives. This program is imperative for addressing the unique challenges of each MIC through prioritizing a multidimensional development approach, capacity-building, and international partnerships. The Doha Program highlights six key areas of focus for development, providing strong focus and foundation for the UN to promote growth and prevent countries from falling into the middle-income trap. We are interested in collaborating with other MICs and LDCs along with the Global North to help guide strategies on institutional strengthening and financial management. Through such partnerships, we aim to pass resolutions that focus on advancing long-term economic growth and resource sharing within the developing world. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Rights of indigenous peoples |
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| Historically, our government has repeatedly voted in favor of amendments and motions within the United Nations which recognize the existence of indigenous groups and express states' responsibility to protect victims from any kind of racial discrimination. As a government, we recognize that indigenous peoples have previously been excluded from administrative and legislative decision-making processes that impact and threaten their very existence. Our government is righting these wrongs by modifying the structure of our institutions to reflect the reality of our country. For example, our newly ratified constitution has mandated seats for marginalized groups within our country, including the most marginalized class, the Dalits, and women. Our top priority in this topic is unifying our country under a national identity after the turmoil we have previously experienced due to the Nepalese Civil War (1996-2006). However, our government is now re-orienting itself to hear the voices of those unheard before, that also happen to belong to many indigenous and marginalized groups. We have ratified the following key international agreements that have shaped our policies: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which served as a foundation in the creation of our constitution and The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women which has guided our efforts to address the needs of women in our country, including those in indigenous communities. Additionally, the International Labour Organization Convention No. 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples has influenced our views on the autonomy, human rights, and land rights of indigenous peoples, leading to normative clauses in our constitution establishing protections for those items. We hope to work with India, which experiences similar societal structure as Nepal and Brazil, a leading voice in the realm of indigenous rights. As for collaboration with organizations, we hope to work with the International Labour Organization and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, which emphasizes the importance of cultural heritage. Indigenous rights and national unity have been and continue to be a priority of the KP Sharma Oli administration; they will be central to our focus during this conference. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Literacy for life |
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| Nepal recognizes literacy through education as a fundamental right and a key factor in the state's national economic and social development. As we have recently emerged from internal civil turmoil in 2006, the development of education systems as a foundation for future growth remains of prime importance to our delegation. Our government has implemented various initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of education, particularly in rural areas and amongst marginalized communities. Most of our efforts towards the eradication of illiteracy have been aided by UNESCO and the World Bank; in 2018 our government passed the Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2075. The Free and Compulsory Education Act was made to provide for increased equity in spaces of learning. We have further implemented the Education for All program, which led to greatly improved education outcomes for the country and especially marginalized groups. Lastly, we have implemented the School Sector Development Plan, which has greatly improved the adaptive capabilities of our education system for equitable and accessible outcomes for students. Literacy, however, has continued to prove itself challenging for Least Developed Nations in the UN, and Nepal is making great strides towards the embodiment of UN literacy standards in the context of SDG #4, where we are specifically looking to implement intersectional policy in line with Topic II (see below) that prioritizes marginalized and indigenous peoples, especially in rural areas. Seeing as there has been a >20% increase in literacy over the past two decades, Nepal is proving itself to be a leading country in the context of embodying Literacy Decade goals and development strategies. UNESCO, India, Japan, and the World Bank all stand as top priorities for collaborative resolution-making at this conference. These actors share our vision for a more equitable, inclusive, and literate world. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | The human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment |
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| The human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is of paramount
importance in a world on the brink of environmental catastrophe. Given the transnational
nature of climate change and pollution, the United Nations is one of the few organizations
with the potential to make significant headway on global environmental policy to ensure all
individuals have the right to a habitable, sustainable environment.
As one of the least developed, most geographically challenged countries on Earth, Nepal is disproportionately impacted by the effects of natural disasters directly linked to climate change, such as flash floods and mudslides. We strongly support UN's Sustainable Development Goals related to eponymous sustainable development, climate change, and preserving life on land. We encourage strengthened multilateral efforts to keep global warming to a maximum of 1.5 C. We recognize the financial burden the clean energy transition places on least-developed countries, and welcome collaboration with other least- developed countries to achieve stronger financial and technological support to implement clean, inexpensive, and secure energy globally. Actionable disaster risk reduction policy must also be prioritized by the UN to ensure future generations can live on Earth sustainably. In least-developed countries, the catastrophic effects of climate change only intensify with each passing day. We endorse the goals outlined in the UN's Sendai Disaster Risk Reduction framework: reducing hazard exposure, increasing disaster preparedness, and strengthening population resilience. We also support the expansion and strengthening of the UN's Loss and Damage Fund, designed to compensate LDC's from natural disasters caused by climate change. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel |
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| Peacekeeping is one of the United Nations' most delicate and vital tasks. Peacekeeping aids
nations and millions of individuals transferring from violent conflict to peace and stability, as
well as aiding in humanitarian disasters. We have a vested interest in ensuring peacekeeper
safety, as Nepal is a top personnel contributor to UN peacekeeping operations with over
6,000 Nepali citizens spread across 12 missions. We endorsed and oversaw the 2024 UN
Special Committee on Peacekeeping Report, arguing for traditional peacekeeping principles
such as territorial integrity, political impartiality, and the non-use of force. Peacekeeping
missions must holistically address the root causes of a conflict and strive for lasting peace in
a region.
We would like to see further coordination between the Security Council, ECOSOC, and the UN Peacekeeping Commission to ensure peacekeeping missions remain clear, achievable, realistic, sequenced, and equipped with adequate and predictable financing. We also strongly discourage member nations from adopting national caveats, government- determined limits on peacekeeper involvement despite mandates by the Security Council. Given the positive correlation between environmental degradation and regional instability, we believe the Peacebuilding Commission should develop a framework for addressing climate change-induced regional instability. Resource conflicts and mass migration will place increased demands on peacekeepers, which must be adequately supported by the Security Council and all UN member states. | |
| Committee: | ECOSOC |
| Topic: | Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality |
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| Issues of discrimination and inclusiveness are extremely prevalent, especially in developing
countries without appropriate supporting structures to uplift marginalized groups. We are
entirely conscious of this issue and would like to call for the United Nations to turn towards
more appropriate measures to fund and organize initiatives that would benefit marginalized
identities in developing countries.
Many United Nations agencies (UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, etc.) are already involved with grassroots movements in developing countries pertaining to various issues of empowerment. We would like to continue this practice as it adheres to UN philosophy and scholarship regarding the capabilities of bottom-up development and would like to welcome further efforts from UN agencies in our, as well as other, developing countries. We hope this ECOSOC session will result in the continued push for effective fundraising, production of empowerment policies and adaptive implementation of these policies on communities with varied needs worldwide. We would also like to remind fellow member nations of the looming threat of climate change and the effect it has on equitable development. The vast majority of people in developing countries do not have the means to adapt to climate change and the increased risks of natural disasters due to global warming. The loss of property, of life and of wellbeing for populations affected by climate change continues to exacerbate inequalities in developing countries and makes it exceedingly difficult for empowerment policies to be wholly successful. Thus, we would also encourage member nations to draft resolutions that grapple with the issue of climate change, thinking about how the mitigation of climate change is at the forefront of the road to equitable development as well as about how the effects of climate change could impact the performance of empowerment measures. We welcome collaboration with any member nations who share our concerns. | |
| Committee: | ECOSOC |
| Topic: | Science, technology and innovation for development |
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| Climate change poses an increasing threat to all nations, particularly affecting developing
countries. To address this global challenge effectively, the international community must
prioritize science, technology, and sustainable development by shifting from high-emission
energy sources, such as fossil fuels, to clean energy alternatives. We call upon the United
Nations to establish a comprehensive plan that encourages countries to adopt clean energy
as their primary power source.
The UN has made significant strides in climate policy through agreements like the Paris Agreement of 2015 and the Kyoto Protocol of 1997, both of which focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, a more targeted effort is needed to drive the adoption of alternative, science-backed energy technologies. We aim to continue supporting the UN's climate initiatives with a strong emphasis on clean energy development, particularly to support at-risk developing nations in harnessing sustainable technology. Our country has substantial potential for clean energy production, especially through hydropower, yet we, like many others, lack the full backing of UN policies that promote a swift shift to renewable energy. Investing in science, technology, and innovation is essential to overcoming these challenges and accelerating global energy transitions. We remind member nations that shifting to sustainable energy is complex for many states, requiring not only scientific and technological advancements but also significant internal adjustments. To achieve this, we support proposals for financial and technological assistance, empowering countries to meet their sustainable energy goals. Algeria welcomes collaboration with other member states dedicated to advancing science-driven, sustainable energy solutions and calls on the UN to strengthen support for clean energy adoption worldwide. | |
| Committee: | WHA |
| Topic: | Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health |
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| We recognize the urgent need for improving the health of women, children, and
adolescents,
viewing it as a cornerstone of national development. We actively support the Global Strategy
for Women's, Children's, and Adolescents' Health. Furthermore, we are committed to
achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3,
which emphasizes the importance of ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all
regardless of age. Our national health policies, including the National Health Sector Strategy
2016-2021, prioritize maternal and child health, reflecting the country's firm dedication to
reducing maternal and child mortality rates.
We strongly emphasize adolescent health, aiming to address early pregnancies and preventable diseases through its National Adolescent Health Strategy. We will also continue to expand sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents, ensuring they have access to safe healthcare and education. At the AMUN conference, we will advocate for resolutions that promote the expansion of sexual and reproductive health services, with a focus on education and access for adolescents in underserved areas. We aim to see a global commitment to strengthening healthcare systems that prioritize adolescent well-being, with clear provisions for safe and accessible healthcare. We also seek to collaborate on initiatives that enhance cross-border partnerships for health research and resource sharing, aligning with the Global Strategy's goals of equitable healthcare for all adolescents. We also intend to work closely with other South Asian nations, such as India and Bangladesh, to share knowledge and resources for strengthening regional health networks. Moreover, we would also like to collaborate with countries that have robust health networks and deep commitment to women's and children's health. Partnering with countries like Sweden, Norway, Germany, and Switzerland can prove beneficial to us as they have one of the best healthcare systems in the world. We believe that these partnerships will aid us in ensuring equitable healthcare access while also contributing to global progress on women's and children's health. | |
| Committee: | WHA |
| Topic: | Public health dimension of the world drug problem |
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| We acknowledge the increasing challenge of drug abuse and its growing impact on public
health. Our government is firmly committed to combating drug abuse through a
combination of preventive measures and harm reduction strategies, in alignment with
international conventions and the guidance provided by the UNODC. Our geographic
location is near major drug trafficking routes; therefore, facing us with unique challenges.
We prioritize rehabilitation and public education, particularly targeting youth who are vulnerable to substance abuse. Lack of education, poverty, and access to proper healthcare have all contributed to this problem. At the AMUN conference, we advocate for a resolution that emphasizes preventive measures, including educational initiatives targeting communities at risk, as well as expanding access to healthcare and counseling services. We would also like to work on reducing the stigma surrounding drug use, promoting harm reduction strategies, and creating safe spaces where those affected can seek help without fear of judgment. Nepal supports collaboration with international bodies to create sustainable public health frameworks that protect vulnerable populations and foster rehabilitation. We are committed to working towards global agreements that prioritize public health over punitive approaches to drug control. We believe that international collaboration is essential to tackle this complex issue. We aim to strengthen cooperation with neighboring countries like India and China, which share similar challenges with trafficking and drug-related public health issues. The United States of America will be a great asset to us through agencies like the DEA and USAID. Furthermore, we would like to partner with Sri Lanka, as they face a similar situation. By working together, we will be able to minimize the public health threats posed by drug abuse and build a healthier, safer future for our citizens. | |
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