Eco-Insights from The Hague THIMUN 2025
By Jina Song
Illustration by Ozzie
The original article can be found on the THIMUN 2025 MUNITY Website!
In the Oceania Foyer and Europe room, the two environmental commissions have been pioneering new solutions for the environment. Founded in 1973, the Environmental Commission remains a cornerstone in shaping an ever-changing world. The Environmental Commission has debated critical agendas navigating essential components of shaping our future. With climate change at the forefront of our lives, battling these issues before it is too late is key.
The Environmental Commissions have drawn passionate delegates from all over the world. For Baltazar Torres, the Deputy Chair for Environmental Sub-commission 1 (EVC1), his personal connections to the environment prompted him to enter the committee. “Living in Miami and coming from Columbia, I’ve seen some environmental issues. This has intrigued me to investigate how countries’ governments maintain a balance between the economy and the environment.”
Moving onto his committee’s progress, Baltazar emphasized the delegates’ outstanding “diplomacy and collaboration.” Baltazaar also added that their discussions have been very lively. “The people are so nice here, and our debates are so fruitful,” said Baltazar.
In the Environmental Sub-commission 2 (EVC2), Georgios Margaritis said that his committee has “lots of great people who are all willing to learn from each other.” Throughout navigating environmental issues, the delegates have integrated numerous artificial intelligence solutions with innovative streaks. Since the environment is “truly at stake right now,” being aware of the phenomena in natural disasters has been an incredible experience for everyone. “Our work together gives me hope for our future,” he added.
The biggest success Georgios has seen was the intensive collaboration and communication between delegates of different backgrounds despite contrasting perspectives. Many resolutions have balanced climate action alongside equitable development and economic progress. They combine technocentric clauses involving AI solutions with anthropocentric measures such as emission quotas. He hopes everybody’s amendments, resolutions, and votes will count toward shaping a better future for us all.
Both EVC1 and EVC2 are navigating the path toward sustainability in their own ways. They combine innovation, learning, and collaboration to get one step closer to a sustainable world.