MUN simulates UN where students represent countries to solve global issues. Conferences offered worldwide and online for different academic levels. No central governing body, schools can create teams and register
UN is a non-binding body that negotiates resolutions through committees. MUN is a diplomatic competition simulating UN with country representatives. National sovereignty means countries' right to govern themselves
Any delegate can write a resolution, called a sponsor. Resolutions contain proposed solutions to committee issues. Resolution writing occurs during unmoderated caucus sessions. Most resolutions have multiple sponsors for consensus building
Normal committees focus on solving problems with one cabinet. Joint committees involve two opposing sides tackling same topic. Historical committees analyze past events for alternative solutions. Futuristic committees predict future events and solutions