Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environmental Programme (SPREP)
APPROXIMATE COMMITTEE SIZE: 70 double DELEGATIONS
SPREP serves as the key regional body for environmental cooperation and collaboration, working with Pacific island nations and territories to address critical environmental challenges, including but not limited to climate change, biodiversity conservation, marine pollution, and sustainable development. SPREP provides technical assistance, policy support, and capacity-building programs to help member states implement environmental management strategies and achieve their sustainability goals. The organization also fosters regional cooperation on cross-border issues, aiming to enhance environmental resilience, promote sustainable development, and ensure that Pacific island communities are equipped to address the unique environmental challenges they face through negotiation and cooperation.
Chairs: Akshaye Dadlani & Kee Hung Giam
TOPICS
Topic A: Distribution and Regulation of Resources in the Clarion Clipperton Zone
Topic B: Unsustainable Tourism in the Coral Triangle
lEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand the overlapping role of international institutions in Europe, and how those institutions both support and conflict with each other.
Learn how drug trafficking can represent a human rights issue and the role international institutions can play in solving said issue.
Consider how xenophobia manifests itself in a European context, and how international attention might dampen or inflame the issue.
about the chairs
Akshaye Dadlani is a member of the class of 2028, pursuing a Business and Global Affairs degree at Georgetown University. He is originally from the sunny town of Naples, Florida! Akshaye is excited to be your chair this year and bring his background in international affairs and business to our committee. He has previously served as a rapporteur at NAIMUN LXII and he is involved on campus through the Georgetown Finance Society, First Gen Investors, and his work-study job at one of Georgetown’s student centers. Fun fact: he knows how to make pizza completely from scratch!
Kee Hung (aka Kenneth or Kenny G) is a member of Georgetown’s Walsh School of Foreign Service majoring in International Economics. He is from a small town on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and moved to Jakarta, Indonesia when he was 10. Home is hence a 25 hour flight away; one of the strangest ways Kenneth combats his homesickness is to hop around DC in search of Southeast Asian social events. He currently travels with Georgetown’s Model UN Team, and has resigned himself to being the team’s punching bag (do NOT believe everything they say). He also previously staffed both NCSC LII and NAIMUN LXII, and is currently serving as Under Secretary General of Assemblies & Specialized in NCSC LIII. Outside of MUN, Kenneth consults for small businesses in the DMV area, loves playing pool and card games, and is Outreach Chair of Georgetown’s Club Singapore. He is so excited to be chairing SPREP at NAIMUN LXIII, and can’t wait to welcome you to Washington DC!
Committee speaker
Ana Giró is a leading marine scientist and the Guatemalan Coordinator for the Healthy Reefs for Healthy People (HRHP), where she has played a pivotal role in advancing coral reef monitoring, training, and reporting systems across the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) for over 15 years. With a background in marine science and aquaculture and a master’s in environmental science and technology from the University of San Carlos of Guatemala, Ana brings scientific rigor and passion to every aspect of her work. Ana has led the regional implementation of the Mesoamerican Reef Report Card, an influential tool used by policymakers, scientists, and conservationists to guide management decisions and evaluate reef health. She is also a prominent voice in regional marine governance, having served on multiple technical committees, including the Coral Restoration Committee and the Sustainable Fisheries Committee for the MAR, contributing expertise to improve ecosystem-based management and promote sustainable use of marine resources. Ana’s work has contributed to the discovery and ecological characterization of new reefs, such as the Cayman Crown Reef, one of the most biodiverse and remote coral reef areas in the region. Her research and advocacy were instrumental in the formal protection of both Guatemala and Belize. She has co-authored over 20 technical and scientific publications, including regional report cards, eco-audits, and peer- reviewed journal articles on coral reef health, fish communities, and resilience. Ana’s achievements have been recognized with awards from the Ministry of Environment of Guatemala and academic institutions for her contributions to marine science and conservation. She was also featured in the 2023 PBS Nature documentary “Treasure of the Caribbean,” showcasing her efforts to protect some of the last remaining healthy coral reefs in the region.