26-02-2024
The NSS unit of vkidft had organized a yuvamanthan-Model United Nations (YMUN) on 26/02/2024,Monday. 14 students are selected from food technology 23 batch to represent 7 countries,2 students in each team .The countries that were fixed for the programme were India,Russia,France,United States of America,Brazil,Germany and United Kingdom.The volunteers have actively participated in the programme .The central theme of the YMUN- was “climate change”.The whole conference was presided by NSS Programme Co ordinators of VKIDFT, Dr.Jose Mathew and Dr.Divya M.P
2023 Batch Nss Volunteers Nandana V R and Maneesha represented India in YMUN . As a brief note they have reported that India's climate experienced significant changes. The average temperature rose, leading to more frequent and intense heatwaves. Rainfall patterns became more erratic, with some regions facing droughts while others experienced heavy precipitation. The melting of Himalayan glaciers threatened water resources, and rising sea levels endangered coastal areas. These changes had widespread impacts, affecting agriculture, food security, and infrastructure.They had also reported the further steps India is planning to take as a remedy for climate change.
2023 batch NSS volunteers Akshay and Anjana represented United States of America in YMUN.In the conference as a brief note they had reported that The United States experiencing a significant climate change. Rising average temperatures lead to more frequent and intense heatwaves across the country. This, along with changing precipitation patterns, creates a complex scenario: some regions battle devastating droughts, while others face the increasing threat of flooding due to heavier rainfall and rising sea levels. These issues, coupled with larger and more destructive wildfires, pose significant challenges to water resources, infrastructure, agriculture, and the overall well-being of communities across the U.S.
2023 Batch NSS volunteers Nasra and Sreekumar represented Germany at YMUN.In the discussion they had reported that rising temperatures are contributing to more frequent heat waves and droughts, putting stress on agriculture and water resources. Fluctuations in rainfall patterns lead to both localized flooding and periods of water scarcity. Additionally, changes in climate and weather patterns are disrupting ecosystems and biodiversity throughout the country. They had also reported the strategies which will be taken to tackle the problem of climate change.
2023 batch NSS volunteers Aadith Kiran and Vishnu represented Russia at the YMUN.In the discussion they had reported that the country is warming at a rate more than twice the global average, leading to thawing permafrost, which releases potent greenhouse gases and destabilizes infrastructure. Melting ice caps and glaciers disrupting water supplies and increase flood risks. Wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense, particularly in Siberia, causing air pollution and deforestation. These changes are threatening Russia's agricultural sector, coastal communities, and unique ecosystems, underscoring the urgency of addressing climate change.
2023 batch NSS volunteer Aleena represented Bazil at the YMUN.Brazil has a significant role in something related to climate change as majority of the amazon rain forest (60%) is situated in Brazil. Rising temperatures and altered rainfall patterns have increased the frequency and intensity of droughts in the Northeast and parts of the Amazon rainforest, threatening water supplies and harming agriculture. These changing conditions also contribute to more destructive wildfires, particularly devastating in the Amazon where deforestation further exacerbates the issue. Additionally, rising sea levels threaten Brazil's extensive coastline, jeopardizing coastal communities and ecosystems. These climate change impacts significantly affect Brazil's biodiversity, agriculture, and the well-being of people.
2023 batch NSS volunteers Nandana K and Anugraha had represented U.K at YMUN. The UK is grappling with the effects of climate change, manifested through increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. More frequent and intense heatwaves pose a risk to public health, while shifts in rainfall cause both drier summers and a surge in flooding during winter months. Sea levels are rising, threatening coastal communities and ecosystems. These changes are disrupting agricultural cycles, put pressure on infrastructure, and impact the UK's rich biodiversity. The nation faces the growing need to adapt to these ongoing effects of climate change.
2023 batch NSS volunteers Amina and Anusree had represented France at the YMUN. Shifting rainfall patterns have led to heightened risk of flooding in some regions while increasing the threat of droughts in others in france. Rising sea levels endanger France's extensive coastline, posing risks to coastal communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems. These climate-related changes are disrupting agricultural practices and impacting various sectors of France's economy. TheyA had also explained the steps to adapt and to decrease climate change related problems globally.