Position paper for Serbia
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | Reducing space threats through norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviours |
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| Throughout the 90s to the 2020s, Serbia has always attempted to expand their space
programs. Their biggest space program is run through SerbSpace. Their most recent
accomplishment is the launching of the Mozaik Satellite. Serbia strongly believes in a unified
parliament to help expand into space and achieve technological advancements. Serbia also
believes that we need a unified Earth when it comes to space threats. Serbia believes in the
preservation of the Human Race and believes that we should maintain isolationism and put
Humans first. We as humans need to unite and unify to preserve humanity and not contact
Extraterrestrial beings. In conclusion, Serbia believes not only in a Unified Parliament, but a
Unified Earth. To truly achieve space expansion and true technological advancement as the
human race.
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| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects |
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| Throughout history, Serbia has been a hub for small arms trading since Serbia's former days as Yugoslavia, dealing arms with both NATO and the USSR through land and through the Adriatic Sea. Serbia still maintains relationships with global superpowers such as Russia, China, Germany, and Italy. Serbia believes in the trade of small arms and light weapons between other countries as they rely heavily on trade. Many branches of the Serbian army use German, American, and Russian arms. Serbia stands against the restriction of small arms and light weapons. Serbia needs these international trades to maintain their relationships with these countries and to help regulate their economy. Serbia's biggest arms manufacturer, named Zastava, exports its small arms such as ArmaLite Rifles (ARs) and pistols to over 40 different countries. Placing restrictions on arms deals will not only have a huge effect on Serbia but also on the other 40 countries that have extensive arms trades with us. In conclusion, restricting arms deals will have a negative impact on Serbia. It will deteriorate relations with global superpowers, taking an unnecessary toll on our economy and cutting off arms to countries that we supply. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Role of the United Nations in promoting development in the context of globalization and interdependence |
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| Since the creation of Serbia's establishment as a free state in 1878, Serbia has been strongly in support of interdependence. As evidence of this, you can look at the history of our dealings with smaller and larger countries and their general trust in our candor. As a result of this long-standing history of partnership, Serbia fully supports promoting development through interdependence. However, we would like to highlight several issues related to incorporating globalization into this committee. While Serbia recognizes the many benefits of globalization, we fear the imbalance of power that can happen between larger and smaller nations as a result of it. The unequal distribution of power through globalization can create a hierarchical imbalance of power, in which smaller countries will have less say. In our great country's economic success, we have established a four-pillar system that focuses on attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and integrating into global markets through numerous free trade agreements with the United States, the European Union, Russia, and China. Through these tireless efforts, we as a nation have achieved our dreams of creating a fully balanced system from which everyone benefits. We, Serbia, believe that with open discussion, thorough deliberation, and a collective call to action, we, the United Nations, can set up a system in favor of both large and small nations that ensures globalization is integrated in a fair, transparent, and inclusive way, where every nation has an equal say regardless of size or wealth. Finally, Serbia respectfully asks the United Nations not to include the state of Kosovo in these proceedings, out of recognition of Serbia's continuous position that Kosovo is still a sovereign part of our state. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind |
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| Climate change remains one of the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century. Its impacts, ranging from temperature rise and biodiversity loss to increased natural disasters, pose significant risks to human health, economic stability, and sustainable development. These changes already affect millions, especially vulnerable communities and endanger the future of younger generations. The international community, through agreements such as the UN framework convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, has taken steps to confront these threats. Yet emissions continue to rise, highlighting the urgent need for stronger cooperation and fairer implementation of global commitments. Serbia understands the serious consequences of climate change and its direct impact on the Western Balkans. In recent years, Serbia has experienced destructive floods and droughts that harm agriculture, energy production, and public health. As a committed party to the UNFCCC (2001) and The Paris Agreement (2017), Serbia has taken significant steps to address climate challenges. The law on Climate (2021) and the Law-Carbon Development Strategy (2021-2050) set a long term path toward emission reduction and adaptation. Through alignment with the European Green Deal, Serbia promotes a fair and inclusive transition that balances environmental protection with economic development. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination |
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| The Republic of Serbia recognizes the right to self-determination of each individual, provided that it is exercised in a manner consistent with the fundamental principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and peaceful resolution of disputes. Universalization of autonomy holding individuals may be accepted provided that there is a distinction between internal and external self-determination. Internal self-determination grants citizens the right to determine their own political, social, economic, and cultural systems without interference, while external self-determination, which can include secession from Serbia, will lead to instability and conflict in many regions around the world. Exercised within the constitutional and legal framework of Serbia, this arrangement aims to satisfy the population’s desire for self-rule and political participation without descending to full separation. An internal self- determination proposal, (“more than autonomy, less than independence”), was established in 1830 granting legislative and executive authority in local governance along with control over culture, education and social services in the population of Kosovo. The local self-rule component, (“more than autonomy”), included the right to pass laws in numerous non- sovereign domains such as social policy, local taxation, and local governments having greater control over their immediate affairs. Sovereignty retention, (areas of “less than independence”), incorporates control over external borders of the state, namely the border with Albania, which Kosovo recognizes as its own state border. Serbia also retains exclusive jurisdiction over all foreign relations, for instance, Kosovo isn’t permitted to sign treaties or establish diplomatic missions independently. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Improvement of the situation of women and girls in rural areas |
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| The Republic of Serbia is proactive in the integration of gender equality into rural development. In efforts to provide benefits aimed towards women and girls in rural areas, the Serbian government has implemented tools such as the Gender-Responsive Budgeting (GRB) across all areas and levels of public finance to ensure a more equitable distribution of resources. This strategy values unpaid care work and advocates for investments in services like affordable childcare and improved water/sanitation. The bridging of service gaps also takes place in which all people, especially those in marginalized or remote communities, have fair access to quality public services: education, healthcare, and protection from violence. Civil society organizations, local women’s associations, and international partners, (UN Women and UNDP), collaborate with civil society and run projects directly supporting rural women’s organizations, establish networks, and provide resources and training. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Our ocean, our future, our responsibility |
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| With the influx of concerns about our oceans' future, it is important for the rest of the UN to follow Serbia’s and the EU's lead in ensuring our waters and coastlines remain clean by properly processing our urban waste water. Since the implication of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, the quality of Europe's seas have greatly improved. There also needs to be more regulations on plastic waste in order to reduce the amount entering the ocean by placing the responsibility on the producers. Though this is not a new idea as we have seen from other countries such as the U.S. with the Clean Air Act, which attempts to point out corporate companies' faults, we plan to focus more on our oceans and not just handle the issue of pollution in our country but worldwide. Serbia believes countries should place more regulations to process wastewater, while also holding large corporations accountable for the litter collected in our oceans. It is crucial to maintain pure seas to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases released, lessen the risks of pollutants entering our bodies through seafood, and protect the biodiversity of marine life. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations |
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| Serbia highly values its role in strengthening the coordination of the United Nations
humanitarian assistance since its reintegration into the UN in the 2000s. Throughout this
period to the present day, numerous UN agencies have closely cooperated with Serbia,
including the UNDP, UNHCR, UN Women, and OCHA. While we tackled different issues about
each of the agencies, the prominent issues always stood out in comparison to others in the
post-disaster recovery. We must consider the importance of emergency humanitarian
assistance provided by the United Nations as an anticipatory precaution to ensure the least
disastrous outcomes of especially natural disasters, like floods, earthquakes, wildfires,
droughts, and extreme weather events. A notable policy that was adopted in December 2014,
named the National Disaster Risk Management Program (NDRMP), which focused on a multi-
phase program that established “Early Warning System and Preparedness” as one of the key
focus areas out of the six that will mandate the development of an improved, comprehensive
system in partnership with UNDRR and Italy. This program not only strengthens coordination,
but also ensures the preparation for situations that are not just limited to natural disasters,
but also any other disasters that may occur. The Republic of Serbia has received a significant
amount of UN humanitarian aid in the past due to our coordination with emergency
humanitarian assistance. With programs like the NDRMP, risk reduction can go a long way,
and other countries should focus on the data and root of the problems to move towards a
better future. With the continuous coordination throughout countries and the United Nations,
other countries will be able to prepare for the disastrous situations they will end up facing and
approach them most efficiently and beneficially by integrating programs similar to the
National Disaster Risk Management Program.
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| Committee: | IAEA |
| Topic: | Nuclear security |
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| Serbia wants to improve their nuclear security by strengthening its international partnerships as we look towards the future of the nuclear energy sector. We expect demand for domestic electricity to quadruple by 2050 and investing in nuclear energy is our path for gaining energy security. Now more than ever before, nuclear security plays an important role in maintaining peace and cooperation amongst countries. Serbia is determined to work with the IAEA to ensure the peaceful and resourceful uses of nuclear energy for the people of Serbia and society as a whole. It must begin with discussions on how to maintain safe use of nuclear power, managing nuclear waste, and security measures both externally and internally. Exploration of nuclear energy is important for building the capacity to have technical studies, regulatory infrastructure, and workforce training. Only with emphasis on peaceful application of nuclear energy can we begin to harness the proper innovation we all strive for in this field. We would like to work with other member states to begin investing in nuclear power plants and SMRs, those with or without nuclear power programs. Of course, our main priorities will be the implementation of regulatory oversight, physical protection systems, and safe management of radioactive sources. While we are shifting our energy policy to include nuclear energy, we are committed to ensuring we do this in a positive, peaceful manner. | |
| Committee: | IAEA |
| Topic: | Strengthening the Agency's activities related to nuclear science, technology and applications |
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| For many years, Serbia has been dormant when it comes to the atomic energy sector, but since lifting a 35 year ban on nuclear power, it is imperative that Serbia develops in this area and uses this opportunity to foster growth. I urge you to think of the benefits this would bring to innovation, especially in areas such as medicine and agriculture. On a broader level it will give the opportunity for cooperation in all of central Europe. We can achieve this by building centers for nuclear science, technology and innovation. Besides this, we would like to see an emphasis on education in regards to nuclear science so that the future generations are well equipped to handle nuclear energy in the best way possible. Currently, we are working with other member states to invest in nuclear reaction construction projects and would like to continue to see progress in this area. The Serbian delegation feels strongly about implementing nuclear science into many areas since the former Yugoslavia did not take advantage of this. | |
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