MUN Impact Bilbao

Conference Date: June 16-17, 2022
All-American Program Dates: June 12-19, 2022
Bilbao, Spain
200+ Students from 10+ Countries

MUN Impact is a leading international nonprofit that catalyzes youth involvement with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Bilbao MUN Impact Conference features workshops by SDG ambassadors, student activists, UN officials, and leaders of NGOs working on SDG-related issues. The open conference format will allow participants the opportunity to sample a wide variety of topics, meet thought leaders in their respective fields, and develop the skills necessary to develop SDG action projects. A number of workshops will focus on the innovative work being done by the Education for Justice program, a UNODC/Doha Declaration educational initiative to promote the rule of law through education, including Model United Nations. Students, educators, UN officials, and NGO/business leaders will engage together throughout the conference, creating an environment of shared planning and decision-making. Multiple workshops will take place each hour, and each day will begin or end with an inspiring keynote speaker.

All-American Model UN will be presenting a COP26 negotiation that simulated the latest COP summit in Glasgow, Scotland. We are looking for eight students to help design and execute the simulation for hundreds of participants at the Bilbao MUN Impact Summit.

Flights to Spain & Visas

Students are responsible for booking their own flights to Spain. The Director will provide instructions for when you should arrive and depart. If you have questions or apprehension about flights, please email [email protected]. We may be able to book your flights for you.

US citizens are not required to apply for a Spanish visa prior to travel.

COVID Protocols

All students and staff participating must show proof of vaccination and booster shot at least three weeks prior to arrival in Bilbao. All-American Model UN will also organize and ensure COVID testing prior to return flights to the US, in accordance with US immigration and border control and airline policies. We have extensive COVID protocols in place; please contact the Director to discuss further.

Contact Information

The All-American Model UN Director will be available 24/7 by calling 857-400-9525 while overseas. Before departure, please contact the Director by email or phone with any questions or concerns.

Application and Qualifications

Students applying to the All-American Model UN team should have a consistent performance of excellence, not just in Model United Nations also academically. We will assess each candidate on an individual basis and not against one another. Students should use their application to illustrate their strengths and progress throughout high school.

• Students must have at least of two years of competitive Model United Nations experience and participated in at least two conferences.
• The best candidates will have placed (been awarded a Best Delegate, Outstanding Delegate, or Honorable Mention) in a high percentage of conferences attended.
• Experience hosting a conference or chairing a Model UN committee looked favorably upon, but not required.
• Exemplary understanding of parliamentary procedure including: moderated debate, motions and points, resolution writing, and voting procedure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thoroughly research advanced matters of international affairs, both in the present and past.
• Leadership experience either in Model United Nations or comparable co-curricular activities