SDG 2 - Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)

Double Delegation: Global Food Security and Economic Stability in Conflict Zones

Committee Description

At SSUNS 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will address the escalating global food security crisis, a challenge intensified by conflict, climate change, and political instability. In recent years, the world has witnessed increasing geopolitical tensions, more frequent natural disasters, and a growing number of humanitarian emergencies, all of which have disrupted food production and distribution systems. These conditions have made it more urgent than ever to develop resilient, sustainable food systems that can serve both current and future populations.

Delegates in this committee will examine how international strife and disasters impact global food supply chains, recognizing that the increasingly interconnected nature of these systems makes them highly vulnerable. Delegates will consider strategies to reinforce these networks through technology, cooperation, and investment, ensuring that food can reliably reach even the most at-risk populations.

The committee will also explore environmental and resource-based threats to food security. Challenges such as soil degradation, water scarcity, and reduced land availability are compounded by climate change, which exacerbates extreme weather events and threatens global agricultural productivity. Discussions will focus on the importance of climate-resilient crops, sustainable irrigation, and biodiversity in maintaining long-term food systems. Delegates will also address the role of international governance in promoting accountability and equitable access to resources.

Looking forward, the committee must consider how to feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050. This demands innovation—embracing agricultural technologies such as vertical farming, lab-grown proteins, and AI-assisted logistics to increase efficiency and reduce environmental harm. Delegates will also discuss how to implement these solutions equitably across nations, ensuring accessibility, affordability, and educational support. Ultimately, the FAO at SSUNS 2025 will challenge delegates to balance immediate humanitarian needs with visionary, sustainable strategies for the future.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Joshua Kertesz at gaecosoc@ssuns.org

Lindsey Kamienik

Chair

Rees Stafford

Vice Chair