Catch em’ All! Madagascar National Parks, 2026
Over the past several decades, the Madagascar National Park system has seen enormous growth, coming to protect huge swathes of the country (and its rainforests, mountains, and coasts) for purposes of environmental conservation and sustainable development. As 2026 dawns, however, tensions and contradictions within the current system are beginning to reveal themselves. The MNP, though technically overseeing all of Madagascar’s protected areas, has become incredibly decentralized, subject to the competing interests and visions of private industries, local communities, international NGOs, and conservationists. Environmental degradation and deforestation continue unabated. Understaffing and budget cuts plague the organization. How can the Parks step boldly forth to define and execute a new environmental vision for a new year?
Julien Perce
Crisis Director
Julien is a fourth-year double majoring in Pure Mathematics and Business Economics. Originally from Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood, he’s greatly benefited from being a Cubs fan in Sox territory. This is his fourth year staffing ChoMUN, and he has covered all bases: Assistant Chair, Crisis Director, and — most recently — interim Chair, at many ChoMUNs past. Most recently, he was an exec for Burning on the Dance Floor: The Chicago Fire Incident at ChoMUN XXVIII.
Julien is also a tour guide on campus, and does research and the Prizker School of Molecular Engineering. He can’t wait to be your CD for ChoMUN XXIX! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out at jperce@uchicago.edu.
Kat Mokedi
Chair
Kat Mokedi is a fourth year pursuing a double major in Global Studies and Public Policy. She is an active member of TEAM, and most recently served as an Assistant Chair in Sassanian Shenanigans: Reign of Khosrow I in ChoMUN XXVII!
Outside of MUN, Kat is active Geography Club, as well as Community Outreach for various organizations. She is native to Cincinnati, Ohio, and has a love-hate relationship with both the Bengals and Midwestern Emo music. Kat is super excited to be your chair for ChoMUN XXIX, and if you have any questions, please reach out at mmokedi@uchicago.edu.
Secretariat oversight:
steven sotomayor, Under-secretary-general