Diplomacy Foundation
#MUNforALL.
We're more than a conference.
LYDF organises annually the London Youth Model Untied Nations, the premier high school conference in the United Kingdom. The Foundation's external offerings are intended to give everyone an opportunity to engage with the fields of diplomacy and international relations, through dedicated learning platforms and policy challenges which run year-round.
MUN Academy
The MUN Academy is the Foundation's online-learning platform to promote self-directed learning in Rules of Procedure (for the conference) and relevant delegate skills. This is a free-of-charge, targeted resource which aims to ensure that everyone is on a similar staring ground prior to the start of the conference. Delegates can also seek dedicated support through the MUN Academy and gain feedback on their position papers and speechmaking techniques.
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Development of the MUN Academy is expected to be completed by the beginning of the 2025-26 Academic Year, and will be hosted on an independent learning platform that is interactive.
The SDG Policy Challenge
The SDG Policy Challenge provides delegates with an opportunity to ​reflect on the implementation of a UN Sustainable Development Goal, culminating into a written report submitted and an opportunity to present their reform in front of a panel. Winners will be invited to present their findings at the London Youth Model United Nations (LYMUN) Conference. Students will also be paired with a university mentor to guide them.
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The SDG Policy Challenge will return in mid August and will run complementary to the London Youth Model United Nations 2026.
