Informal Debate: Informal debate involves discussion outside of the speakers list. During moderated caucuses, the Chair calls on delegates one-by-one so that each can address the committee in short speeches. During unmoderated caucuses, the committee breaks for a temporary recess so that delegates may meet with each other and discuss ideas.

1a. When the session begins, speeches focus on stating positions and offering recommendations for action.

1b. After several countries state their positions, the committee breaks for caucuses (often in blocs) to develop regional positions.

2a. After blocs have met, speeches focus on describing bloc positions to the entire body.

2b. Writing begins as countries work together to compose draft resolutions.

3a. Delegates now make statements describing their draft resolutions to the committee.

3b. Countries and groups meet to gather support for specific draft resolutions.

4a. Delegates try to garner more support through formal speeches and invite others to offer their ideas.

4b. Delegates finalize draft resolutions.

5a. Delegates make statements supporting or disagreeing with specific draft resolutions.

5b. Draft-resolution sponsors build greater support for their resolution and look to incorporate others’ ideas through friendly amendments.

6a. Delegates present any amendments they have created. 

7. Final Voting!!