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World Economic Forum

Agenda: Mitigating Global Economic Shock from Marine Disruptions in Strategic Chokepoints.

The World Economic Forum Committee at ODM MUN 2026 places delegates at the centre of one of the defining challenges of the modern economy: mitigating global economic shocks caused by marine disruptions in strategic chokepoints. From the Suez Canal and Strait of Hormuz to the Panama Canal and Bab-el-Mandeb, these vital corridors sustain global trade, energy flows, and supply chains. Any disruption caused by conflict, piracy, climate events, or geopolitical tensions can trigger inflation, shortages, and instability worldwide.

This agenda invites delegates to examine the growing interdependence of the global economy, where a single delay can affect industries, governments, and millions of livelihoods. Participants will explore resilient trade frameworks, diversified shipping routes, emergency logistics systems, and coordinated international responses to reduce vulnerability. At ODM MUN 2026, this committee offers a distinguished platform for future policymakers, economists, and diplomats to negotiate solutions, build consensus, and design strategies for a more secure, stable, and resilient global economy.

Past Main Speakers


Scott Bessent — United States Secretary of the Treasury

Rachel Reeves — United Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer

Eric Lombard — France Finance Minister

Anton Siluanov — Russia Finance Minister

Lan Fo’an — China Finance Minister

Jörg Kukies — Germany Finance Minister

Nirmala Sitharaman — India Finance Minister

Katsunobu Kato — Japan Finance Minister

Fernando Haddad — Brazil Finance Minister

François-Philippe Champagne — Canada Finance Minister

Jim Chalmers — Australia Treasurer

Giancarlo Giorgetti — Italy Finance Minister

Choi Sang-mok — South Korea Finance Minister

Muhammad Aurangzeb — Pakistan Finance Minister

Amir Hamzah Azizan — Malaysia Finance Minister

Lawrence Wong — Singapore Prime Minister & Finance

Mohammed Al-Jadaan — Saudi Arabia Finance Minister

Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari — Qatar Finance Minister