As the advisory organ to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Advisory Panel is a committee composed of participating parties called “experts”. The committee focuses on specific sub-regions that are determined in accordance with the general theme of the conference and follows an ad-hoc structure with three rounds of lobbying. The aim is to pass each clause unanimously, and without a unanimous vote, a clause is considered as tabled, left to the next round of debate, and lobbied on again, with the procedure repeating itself until the end of the third round of debate.

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All passed clauses are then collected to form a resolution called a “joint communiqué”, which is presented to the Secretary-General at the end of the conference. Experienced students are encouraged to apply to the Advisory Panel since its procedure allows for a heightened level of debate fit for seasoned MUN delegates.

This year, the Advisory Panel will focus on the Greater Mekong Region, encompassing parts of China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Anchored by the Mekong River—one of the world’s most biodiverse and economically vital waterways—the region serves as a critical hub for agriculture, trade, and cultural exchange. However, it also faces mounting challenges: environmental degradation from upstream dam construction, transboundary water disputes, human trafficking, illicit trade, and uneven economic development. Rapid infrastructure expansion, often driven by foreign investment, has brought both opportunities and tensions, particularly for rural and indigenous communities. The diverse ethnic makeup and long history of cross-border migration add complexity to governance and resource management. Today, the Greater Mekong Region sits at the intersection of environmental sustainability, economic integration, and geopolitical competition. During the conference, the Advisory Panel will seek pragmatic and collaborative solutions to address the region’s most pressing political, social, economic, and environmental challenges.

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