Jakarta \u2014 Amid the growing trend of increasingly flexible\ncross-border learning, international conferences no longer require\nflying thousands of kilometres. Through laptop screens, hundreds of\nyoung people from various parts of the world can sit together, discuss,\nand even debate global issues. This is precisely what took place at the\n27th Asia Youth International Model United Nations Virtual Conference\n(AYIMUN VC).<\/p>\n
Organised by International Global Network (IGN) on 14\u201315 February\n2026, the conference was attended by 220 delegates from 25 countries.\nAdopting a virtual format, AYIMUN VC delivered an intense global\ndiplomacy experience despite the absence of physical meetings.<\/p>\n
For young people interested in international affairs, AYIMUN is not\nmerely a formal debating platform. It also serves as a space to develop\nself-confidence, public speaking, and negotiation skills \u2014 soft skills\nthat have become essential \u201csocial capital\u201d in the global era.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs AYIMUN delegates, you will think strategically, negotiate\nresponsibly, and collaborate across perspectives,\u201d said Muhammad\nFahrizal, President of IGN, in a statement quoted on Wednesday, 18\nFebruary 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cMake this conference a place where innovative ideas meet practical\nand refined solutions, and where collective action is strengthened,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>\n
Discussing Global Issues Close to Everyday Life<\/p>\n
The 27th AYIMUN VC divided discussions into four councils with topics\nrelevant to contemporary life. In the United Nations Environment\nProgramme (UNEP) council, participants discussed the problem of\nsingle-use plastics and the phenomenon of \u201cplastic continents\u201d in the\noceans \u2014 an issue closely linked to everyday consumption habits.<\/p>\n
In the World Health Organization (WHO) council, discussions\nhighlighted the impact of air pollution and industrial waste on public\nhealth. Meanwhile, UNESCO raised the topic of climate resilience in\npoverty alleviation efforts, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization\n(NATO) council addressed strategic competition and environmental\nsecurity in the melting Arctic region.<\/p>\n
Although the topics may sound daunting, the discussion format was\ndesigned to remain dynamic. Delegates participated in formal sessions to\ndraft solution documents, guided by experienced chairs from various\ncountries including France, South Korea, Thailand, Lebanon, and\nIndonesia. The outcome was not merely debate, but also concrete\nrecommendations.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/220-young-people-from-25-countries-gather-to-discuss-global-issues-1771505835", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }