Nei giorni 13, 14 e 15 aprile, un gruppo di studenti e di studentesse della nostra Scuola secondaria ha partecipato a una simulazione dell’Assemblea Generale delle Nazioni Unite, svoltasi a Bologna nell’ambito del progetto IMUN, promosso da United Network.

Durante la simulazione, i ragazzi hanno assunto il ruolo di ambasciatori e diplomatici, confrontandosi sui principali temi dell’agenda politica internazionale. 

L’attività, interamente svolta in lingua inglese, ha permesso loro di potenziare le abilità linguistiche, argomentative e relazionali in un contesto autentico e altamente stimolante.

Anche quest’anno alcuni di loro si sono distinti ottenendo il riconoscimento dell’ Honourable Mention, a testimonianza dell’elevato livello di partecipazione, delle competenze raggiunte e dell’impegno dimostrati.

Complimenti a tutti i partecipanti!

Di seguito alcuni discorsi presentati dai ragazzi durante le giornate di simulazione.

Honourable Chair and fellow delegates,
I am the delegate of Argentina.

In this country there’s plenty of natural heritage, combined with a strong folklore enhanced by the

traditions that characterize the various communities which have Argentina as a background from hundreds of years. However, Climate Change represents a huge threat to both natural and cultural sites. Amazing places like the massive Perrito Moreno Glacier, the thundering Iguazù Falls and the colourful Quebrada de Humahuaca are increasingly affected by Climate Change, causing the progressive loss of not only a cultural heritage, but also of a milestone of national identity.

Local communities really witness this growing threat too: agriculture, infrastructures, historical sites, vulnerable communities and their traditions (mate, tango, asado: rituals of collective sharing), citizens’ lives are in danger.

Fortunately, UNESCO protects and assists Argentina through scientific monitoring, disaster resilience planning and biodiversity protection.

In conclusion, since Climate Change represents a worldwide threat, it’s fundamental to build cooperation between countries supporting and assisting each other.

Montanari Emma

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Honorable chair and fellow delegates,

 I’m the delegate of India, and I’m here to talk about the hard situation in my country, in particular the consequences of wrong climate actions and the main cultural landmarks.

In India, unfortunately, there are a lot of monuments and historical sites, that were destroyed by climate actions, such as the Taj Mahal that was damaged because of pollution. It changed the colour of marple, and also the flood risks caused by intensive rains.

In fact, above all, they have caused many collapses of monuments like Forte Sonar. 

Another point is the rapid urbanisation. It caused the loss of old temples in India and an unplanned expansion of built-up areas. 

So to conclude, about the 40% of the Unesco World Heritage in India is considered at high risk of flooding. This can cause the destruction of many historical sites. Now India is trying to preserve the cultural heritage by adopting adequate measures and monitorating the meteorological situation. 

Cimino Alessia