Position paper for Greece
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | Reducing space threats through norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviours |
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| The Hellenic Republic (Greece) believes that through norms, rules and principles of
responsible behavior, we can reduce space threats. Greece has three satellites in space and
is currently undergoing other projects regarding microsatellites, state satellites, and a
partnership with a global company for synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites. Greece
believes that Member States and private actors can explore space and utilize technology in
peaceful ways.
Greece supports multiple space treaties, laws, and committees, including the United Nations Register of Objects Launched into Outer Space, the works and efforts of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), AC.1/78/L.15/Rev.1, and other norms such as Member States and private actors being held liable for any damage done to States’ technology, and maintaining the use of the United Nations Register of Objects Launched into Outer Space. Greece suggests that Member States and other private actors continue to uphold and abide by the Guidelines for the Long-Term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities of the Committee on the Peaceful Use of Outer Space and to continue practice of the norms previously mentioned. | |
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects |
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| The Hellenic Republic (Greece) remains firm in the position that the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons (SALW) continues to be a threat to not only international peace, and human security, but overall sustainable development for Member States as well. Greece’s geographical proximity to regions, such as the Balkans and the Mediterranean, which are historically affected by small arms trafficking, signifies the particular national and regional importance this issue holds. The delegation of Greece strongly supports the full implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action on SALW, the Arms Trade Treaty, in addition to various other relevant EU instruments. Greece suggests developing a resolution that fundamentally strengthens border and port security with joint cross‑border operations, improves stockpile management and traceability through regional programmes, and increases implementation of capacity building measures especially for Member States in areas most affected by this issue. The delegation of the Hellenic Republic will continue to advocate for comprehensive international cooperation, which will be essential to combat the illicit SALW trade in all its aspects. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Role of the United Nations in promoting development in the context of globalization and interdependence |
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| At the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations, General Assembly resolution 79/211
was adopted, upholding the United Nations’ commitment to sustainable energy initiatives.
The resolution extended the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Energy for All to 2030,
which is also the target year for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in
2015 via General Assembly resolution 70/1. United Nations Member States are working
hard to expand their renewable energy capacities, but most of this progress is from
wealthy, developed Member States. In 2023, the United Nations estimated that 8 percent
of the world’s population still lacked energy access. Sustainable Development Goal #7
aims for the entire world’s population to have access to renewable energy. Energy powers
essential government services like healthcare, education, agriculture, and
telecommunications, and it supports economic expansion. Energy is essential to the
development and modernization of Member States. Current initiatives emphasize clean
and renewable energy to improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions. The production
of sustainable and renewable energy must be made equal across all Member States.
The ongoing war in Ukraine also prompted the need for new forms of renewable energy. The disruptions in the global energy supply have been huge, as Russia was the top exporter of energy. The War caused many Member States to reduce their energy imports from Russia, especially Member States in Europe. These reductions have put a strain on global energy, creating shortages and higher prices. The demand for alternative sources of energy is high. General Assembly resolution 79/211 requests Member States to take action to promote the global adoption of renewable energy. Greece has been implementing renewable energy projects since the adoption of the SDGs. Greece is currently phasing out coal as an energy source, hoping to eliminate it by 2028, and shifting to cleaner or renewable energy sources like solar, wind, oil, and natural gas. Greece’s expansion in energy is transforming it into a regional energy hub. Greece hopes to supply to Member States around Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, stabilizing energy prices and supply throughout the Mediterranean. Greece has made plans for a pipeline connecting it to surrounding Member States, providing a more efficient and affordable way to distribute energy around the region. Greece encourages Member States to share energy, fostering growth and trade in the energy sector. Greece hopes energy collaboration will bring the world closer to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind |
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| Wildfires in the Mediterranean region are burning bigger and longer every year.
Agricultural production in East Africa is routinely crippled by drought. Monsoon rains in
South Asia are setting new records for flooding. These are just a few examples of the
devastating impact climate change has on people around the world. Global average
temperatures have already risen 1.35 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and
could reach 3.1 degrees by 2100. It's horrifying to imagine the ways in which this will
accelerate environmental degradation and further increase the frequency of natural
disasters.
To avoid the worst of these effects, Member States need to maintain their commitments to reducing carbon emissions made under the Paris Agreement. Transitioning to renewable energy is an important part of this. Additionally, Member States should be releasing Biennial Transparency Reports on their progress towards emissions reductions goals. This is key to ensuring transparency between Member States as well as between states and their citizens. The Hellenic Republic is proud of the work done by Parties to the Paris Agreement at COP29, and believes that Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which created the basis for an international carbon crediting mechanism, is an important way to incentivize emission reductions. This system provides an opportunity for least developed states to reduce emissions and receive additional income for their efforts, which can then be reinvested into climate adaptation strategies. States must remain committed to participation in this new carbon crediting mechanism in order to maintain its stability and prevent a collapse like what was seen in the carbon crisis of 2012. However, even an optimally functioning carbon market can only supply a fraction of the total financial resources needed by least developed states to adequately implement climate action plans. It is essential that the international community supports emissions tracking and reporting mechanisms within developing states in order to ensure their full participation in carbon markets, and continues to invest in climate mitigation and adaptation measures for those regions most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination |
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| The Hellenic Republic currently resides under a presidential republic, but this was not always
the case. The Greek people have experienced government styles that did not recognize the
will of the people it represented, just as many other Member States have in their history,
and as such, affirms the right of peoples to self-determination as enshrined in the United
Nations charter and the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries
and Peoples, as surely all Member States do.
It is a commonly, and correctly, held belief that countries are more stable and work for the benefit of their populations when they are representative of the people who reside within their borders. Greece specifically emphasizes self-determination as a mode to prevent civil unrest and conflict that would result in peoples being unable to safely remain in their country of origin. All peoples should have the right to live in a unified country with the people whom they share strong ethnic and other identifying ties to. Living in the state that one’s ancestors also resided in should be a given and not a privilege, to be enjoyed by all regardless of country of origin. This ideal can be seen in the current Palestine-Israel conflict. It is in the best interest of all Member States to not only work to end the conflict, but also to recognize that the Palestinian people also have the right to self-determination. All Member States enjoy the right of sovereignty and self-determination, and as such, surely understand the importance of preserving these rights and extending them to all peoples of the world. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Improvement of the situation of women and girls in rural areas |
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| The topic of women and girls rights has been a prominent issue in the world for centuries. In
the Hellenic Republic of Greece, women’s rights have always been limited. Their property was
controlled by men, marriage was arranged by the father and groom, and women were
supposed to work in the home. Women first won the right to full and equal voting in 1952,
and more rights have been given since. However, rural women still hold traditional values
and do not have the same rights as urban women.
Greece recognizes gender equality as a cornerstone of democracy and prosperity. Greece has been working on addressing gender pay gaps, workplace discrimination, increasing female representation in political, economic, and social leadership roles, and promoting women’s employment through the National Action Plan for Gender Equality (NAPGE) 2021– 2025. Greece recognizes that the progress of equal rights for women and girls in rural areas has been limited due to historical and cultural barriers and aims to give equal job opportunities and quality education to all. Greece is also tightening their domestic violence laws due to increased reports and increased femicides. Greece fully supports the EU's 2024 directive on domestic violence and believes that this has the potential to be expanded globally. Additionally, Greece aims to raise awareness and address challenges faced by women farmers through various initiatives and policy changes during the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. With Gender Equality being one of the 30 Sustainable Development Goals to accomplish by 2030, every member state should strive to achieve equality between everyone, especially for women and girls. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Our ocean, our future, our responsibility |
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| The ocean covers more than 70% of earth and has been an important source of food, transportation, and trade for thousands of years. The ocean and its existence remains vital not only to the current life on earth, but to the future generations as well. It continues to be affected by the rapid progression of climate change and pollution that results in food insecurity and habitat and biodiversity loss. The United Nations must address the rising sea levels that threaten vulnerable communities such as: indigenous people, women and girls, youth and persons with disabilities. The Hellenic Republic thrives because of its vast coastlines and relies on the sea for sustenance, labor and protection. Losing access to the ocean and its resources will result in loss of culture and life. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) exists so that Member States work together to protect the ocean and its environment. International cooperation is especially important as this issue affects everyone all around the globe. The Hellenic Republic has been a strong supporter of protecting the ocean and all marine life and ensuring the ocean’s future. In 2020, the Hellenic Republic established the Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency (N.E.C.C.A.) and has since been committed to protecting the ocean and promoting sustainable actions. The N.E.C.C.A. has been represented at various United Nations conferences and has worked hard to aid in the completion of the UN’s Sustainable Developmental Goal #14. The Hellenic Republic urges the United Nations and its Member States to collaborate with the N.E.C.C.A. especially now that the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) has been ratified. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations |
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| The United Nations aims to strengthen the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance—something that is becoming increasingly dire due to the current humanitarian crises in places like Ukraine and Palestine. Emergency humanitarian assistance is classified as aid to vulnerable groups such as refugees as well as disaster relief and recovery—whether this be from war or a natural disaster. In the past, the United Nations has partnered with humanitarian non-governmental organizations such as the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to provide material or logistical support to those in need. The Hellenic Republic contributes to UN bodies like the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), which support rapid responses to emergencies and help coordinate humanitarian work. In an effort to find a solution for the lack of coordination for emergency humanitarian efforts, the Hellenic Republic supports the strengthening of recruitment and deployment of emergency humanitarian staff. This can be done by Member States strengthening their government at a local level, which builds their capacity to prepare for and recover from disasters. Member States should also increase their contributions to CERF and diversify their funding channels. By doing this, Member States are more likely to be able to send aid to other States in times of need. | |
| Committee: | IAEA |
| Topic: | Nuclear security |
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| The Hellenic Republic of Greece recognizes the importance of maintaining global nuclear
security and is committed to promoting world peace and stability through cooperation in
non-proliferation, disarmament, and the peaceful use of atomic energy. Greece firmly
supports the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and its three
foundational principles: non-proliferation, disarmament, and the peaceful use of nuclear
energy. Greece sees the NPT as the cornerstone of global nuclear security and believes
that it is a vital part of international stability in nuclear energy.
While Greece does not possess nuclear weapons, it is committed to strengthening international policy as a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In this, Greece acknowledges that nuclear weapons play an important role in deterrence and security. However, in cooperation with NATO’s doctrine, it works towards the retention of nuclear weapons and, as long as they exist, supports the eventual reduction and elimination. Greece believes that disarmament should be pursued through a step-by-step and verifiable process within established frameworks. This framework includes the NPT, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), as well as ongoing discussions under the Conference on Disarmament. Furthermore, Greece is in full support of establishing measures to prevent nuclear terrorism, as well as strengthening the role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Greece stresses the importance of this Agency for the peaceful use of atomic energy and ensuring safety from nuclear terrorism. Greece has often expressed reservations about the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). Nuclear security is a complex goal, and the TPNW does not have the necessary framework for nuclear disarmament or the required verification mechanisms. Greece has objected to the treaty and believes that it does not consider the full complexity of eliminating nuclear weapons, although Greece concurs that nuclear weapons should be eliminated gradually. Through international cooperation, Greece believes that all states can manage nuclear technology safely and securely. Greece calls upon all Member States to strengthen cooperation under necessary frameworks, encourage transparency, and uphold international obligations outlined in treaties. Only through thorough verification, dialogue, and collective responsibility can the world achieve lasting nuclear security and global peace. | |
| Committee: | IAEA |
| Topic: | Strengthening the Agency's activities related to nuclear science, technology and applications |
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| Greece recognizes the power of nuclear science and technology in changing the world to
address challenges, from energy security to health innovation. Peaceful uses have enhanced
cancer therapy, food safety, and climate adaptability through the (IAEA) International Atomic
Energy Agency. Greece is involved in initiatives like Rays of Hope and (NUTEC) Nuclear
Technology Plastics, as well as advocating climate smart agriculture and isotope hydrology.
Greece is a strong supporter of major international efforts to advance nuclear science, security and sustainability through key (IAEA) and (UN) resolutions. Greece has consistently promoted international nuclear leadership and innovation. In 2025, it endorsed Resolution 10 during the 69th (IAEA) General Conference, whose aim is to develop the IAEA's nuclear science, technology, and applications particularly health, agriculture, and environmental observation. The resolution calls for expanding technical cooperation and infrastructure to support Member States in applying nuclear tools towards sustainable development. Greece also acceded to (UN) General Assembly Resolution GA/12645 (2024), greeting the IAEA's Annual Report and reiterating the agency's mission of advancing nuclear peace, verification of non-proliferation commitments, and support for worldwide security. The resolution reiterates the need for transparency and global cooperation in nuclear issues. Additionally, Greece participated in the (IAEA) Nuclear Security Conference (2016), with its focus lying in reducing nuclear threats through enhanced security mechanisms, capacity building, and global collaboration. Greece's presence signals its willingness to limit threats from nuclear materials and technology. | |
| Committee: | SC-A |
| Topic: | Peacekeepers to protect UNRWA |
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| Reaching a consensus on preferred action to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict presents an
opportunity to cultivate stability on security issues in the Middle East. The United Nations
has a specific responsibility to the civilians of both nations to continue peace-building
efforts, as the Israeli nation-state would not have international standing without the
passage of A/RES/181. The international body must build upon valiant efforts to balance
the interests and humanitarian rights of both nations as it has in the past with A/RES/194
and S/RES/242.
The Security Council must respond to the new Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire with careful deliberation. Greece believes that it must be ensured that the ceasefire continues to progress to create peace in the region. Given that on October 16th, 26 Palestinians were killed due to an Israeli airstrike, such stabilization is tentative and fragile. The Hellenic Republic of Greece encourages that the United Nations Peacekeepers be introduced to the region to hold both parties accountable for their duties to facilitate a smooth transition into a fully realized ceasefire. Greece asserts that it should be a primary goal of the implemented Peacekeepers to protect educational humanitarian aid provided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Currently, Palestinian suffering is a tragic display of the truth that civilians bear the brunt of political conflict. As of October 2025, 10% of the Palestinian nation has been seriously injured or killed as a direct result of the tense conditions. The quality of life of the remaining civilians will be severely decreased by the estimated 70- billion-dollar loss in important infrastructure. Specifically, as UNRWA reports, 91.8% of all Palestinian schools require “full reconstruction or major rehabilitation work to be functional again.” This violates core principles of the Geneva Convention such as the right of citizens to protection from collective punishment. Acknowledging the grave ramifications of the youngest generation lacking basic education, UNRWA has ensured that 9,938 children have been provided literacy and numeracy training since 2023. Given that nearly half of the Palestinian population is under eighteen, UNRWA’s educational programs must be expanded. Educated civilians can affect a nation's ability to solve problems and possess the capability to self-advocate, which in turn affects long term stability. In their 192nd report, the UNRWA Commissioner General stressed that there are still 660,000 children eagerly awaiting their return to school. The application of Peacekeepers to protect the educational work of UNRWA, as the ceasefire precedes, will safeguard the human right to education outlined in Article 26 of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights. Greece strongly holds that having an educated youngest generation supports the development of any nation and hinges on the action of Peacekeepers and UNRWA. | |
| Committee: | SC-A |
| Topic: | Protection of pregnant women and children in Sudan |
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| For more than two years, the conflict in Sudan has continued to destroy the lives of many
civilians. According to the United Nations office for the coordination of humanitarian
affairs (OCHA), over 30 million Sudan civilians are in need of humanitarian aid, basic
services such as food, protection, education, infrastructure, and healthcare, are in collapse
making it difficult for the people to rebuild their lives. This state of affairs has left a
community more vulnerable, pregnant women and children. These women who are
expecting are without suitable maternal care and children are at a high risk of diseases,
violence, and malnutrition. The Hellenic Republic of Greece reaffirms its commitment to
the protection of civilians in conflict and consistently advocates for humanitarian aid and
peacekeeping operations, ensuring access to aid, safeguarding, and strengthening
agencies such as Medical Teams International (MTI) and MedGlobal. Greece supports
S/RES/2764 (2024) on sustainability of child protection capacities in UN peace operations
transitions, reaffirms its commitment to the protection of children. Greece also advocates
for ceasefires in order for humanitarian workers to flow freely without any obstruction.
Calls upon peacekeepers to facilitate and monitor safe humanitarian aid to ensure medical
and nutritional delivery, prioritizing maternal and child health-based services, deployment
of mobile clinics operated by NGO’s to support in prenatal, childbirth, and postnatal care
for pregnant women in conflict zones and displacement camps. As well as pediatric health
care with nutritional support, necessary medications, and psychosocial support, affected
by the war.
The Hellenic Republic of Greece wants a path that must be firmly grounded in full respect for international law, existing international agreements, the rule of law, human rights, but also minority rights. The state of Greece believes that a true measure of progress lies in our ability to defend humanity and secure prosperity for all people. History has taught people a lesson of neglecting peace through immense sacrifice, loss, and suffering. Let us prove the vision, courage, and unity needed to build a world of peace, security, and shared prosperity, one worthy of future generations to come and follow. It is in our hands to maintain that responsibility, especially towards pregnant women and children. | |
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