



UNITED NATIONS COMMITTEE ON THE PEACEFUL USES OF OUTER SPACE

AGENDA: Creation and Stabilisation of a New World Order on K2-18 B in the year 2176. Date of Convening: January 2nd, 2176.
The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) is the principal United Nations body responsible for promoting international cooperation in the peaceful exploration and use of outer space. Established in 1959, COPUOS comprises Member States that work together to develop international legal principles, encourage scientific collaboration, and ensure that outer space is used for the benefit of all humankind. Its mandate covers space exploration, international space law, sustainable use of outer space, space technology, and the long-term governance of extraterrestrial activities. In the forthcoming session, COPUOS is expected to discuss “Creation and Stabilisation of a New World Order on K2-18 b in the Year 2176.” Set on January 2nd, 2176, this futuristic agenda requires delegates to establish the political, legal, and institutional foundations of humanity's first permanent civilization on K2-18 b. The background guide will examine the challenges of extraterrestrial governance, resource management, security, intergovernmental cooperation, and the development of sustainable legal frameworks for a new society. It is anticipated that delegates will partake in debates that seek to establish an effective and stable governance framework for K2-18 b. This involves designing institutions capable of maintaining peace, ensuring equitable resource distribution, and promoting cooperation among diverse stakeholders. In addition, delegates will discuss legal, technological, and ethical considerations essential for the long-term stability of the colony. The objective of the committee is to formulate a comprehensive framework for governance that ensures peace, sustainability, and the successful establishment of humanity's first permanent extraterrestrial civilization.