Rooms 315 (committee 1) and 326 (committee 4)  were both filled with delegates part of the Water and Sanitation in Megacities committee, however, the debates were far from akin.

Room 315 chaired by Aaryan, Daksh, and Schlok was rather calm and consisted of moderated caucuses and speeches. In comparison, 326 chaired by David, Charlotte, and Hala was buzzing with noise and resolutions being made. After a discussion with the delegates of India and Nigeria in both rooms, it can be seen that although they are equally prepared and have a similar stance on the topic, their strategies differ.

Committee 1 spent a while discussing Turkey’s proposition to use funding from all UN countries to build a dam. Japan and the USA were not fond of this, nonetheless, Nigeria restated they were willing to help all countries in need as long as they received support, therefore including Turkey. Turkey explained they are at what the UN considers scarce water levels and therefore require aid. The USA stated they want to reinforce hygiene education and put all of their focus on rural regions of the US.

Contrastingly, committee 4 is already working on their resolutions and has written one uniting the US, UK, Nigeria, Singapore, and India. This alliance would focus on establishing a stronger sewer system in countries in need and testing out new systems in Nigeria which would also provide funding. This is more of a global approach that would cost less and benefit all countries.

The atmosphere in both rooms is quite different, yet they are equally moving forward and all delegates seem to be able to get their points across.