Students Are Discussing Their Hopes And Fears For The Future Today In Cork
Over 550 delegates from 38 schools are taking part in the Davis College Model UN at City Hall
The assembly which simulates the UN General Assembly, Security Council and Special Conference is meeting all week and will be discussing topics such as climate change and energy, trade wars, and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Students from schools in Cork, Limerick and Kerry are being joined by students from Spain and Portugal for the week long conference.
Speaking to RedFM News, Secretary General of the event Robert Dunne says some of those present could be future world leaders:
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