Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Agenda: Tackling the rapid rates of inflation seen in global markets through constructive economic policies.

ECOSOC (The United Nations Economic and Social Council) is dedicated to establishing global frameworks that promote a higher standard of living. Being established by the United Nations Charter in 1945 and consisting of 54 member states, ECOSOC is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. The committee is responsible for finding solutions to various international economic, social and environmental issues.

Background Guide

Meet your Executive Board

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Kashvi Srinivasan (Co-Chair)
Kashvi is an enthusiastic MUNer with four years of MUN experience, including three JMUNs. She’s excited to come back as a member of the Executive Board. She loves spending her free time listening to music, reading, and rewatching Brooklyn Nine-Nine. She looks forward to hearing the wonderful ideas the delegates bring to the table!

Gladius Eva James (Co-Chair)
Eva is an avid MUNer who has been attending MUN and JMUN conferences for the past five years. She has been studying in Oakridge since 7th grade. This is her 2nd year as an executive board member for JMUN. She has been part of FAO, WHO, UNICEF, ECOSOC and many more committees as a delegate and an Executive board member. She is very passionate about Business, Music and Biology. In her free time, she composes music. she also has an international chess ranking and loves to play football.

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Aarnav Bhattar (Moderator)
Aarnav is the latest addition to the MUN. With little previous experience, he comes in all guns blazing and is more than ready to take up the daunting but exhilarating task of being moderator for ECOSOC (don't worry he’s learning everything he’s got to). He tries his best to get along with people and will stop at nothing to make sure all opinions are heard. Being his first time, Aarnav is very grateful for his opportunity to build his career by doing what he really loves.

Riya Iyengar (Moderator)
Riya is a passionate MUNer, with a previous experience of 3 years in JMUN. Participating in committees such as UNEP, WHO and UNICEF in the past, she has learned to draft unique and effective resolutions for solving global issues. She looks forward to moderating the ECOSOC committee this year, and engaging in insightful discussions with the delegates.

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