At the Conference

NMUN • Galápagos 2024 Conference Schedule

The schedule below is provided to give you an idea of what to expect. It is subject to change.
Last updated on 27 Oct.

Friday, 22 November

All Day

Arrive in Quito, Ecuador
(Wyndham Quito Hotel has a free shuttle from Mariscal Sucre International Airport)

Saturday, 23 November

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

NMUN Conference Registration
(one person does this for your entire delegation)

Wyndham Quito Hotel Lobby

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cultural Tours: Bus Tour of Quito, includes the Historic Center
Lunch Included

Wyndham Quito Hotel Lobby

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Opening Ceremony and Reception
(buses depart from the Wyndham Quito Hotel at 6 p.m.)

Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Sunday, 24 November

7:00 a.m.

Luggage Drop for Flight from Quito to San Cristóbal Island

Wyndham Quito Hotel

TBD a.m. – TBD p.m.

Flight from Quito to San Cristóbal Island
(Meet in Wyndham Quito Hotel Lobby to Take the Airport Shuttle)

Mariscal Sucre International Airport 

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 1

GAIAS, See Committee Locations Below
Monday, 25 November

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 2

GAIAS, See Committee Locations Below

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Lunch Included

GAIAS

2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 3

GAIAS, See Committee Locations Below
Tuesday, 26 November

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 4

GAIAS, See Committee Locations Below

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Lunch Included

GAIAS

2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 5

GAIAS, See Committee Locations Below
Wednesday, 27 November

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 6

GAIAS, See Committee Locations Below

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Lunch Included

GAIAS

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 7

GAIAS, See Committee Locations Below

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Closing Ceremony

GAIAS or San Cristóbal Convention Center
Thursday, 28 November

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Community Service Projects
(A range of environmental and community development projects.)
Box lunch provided.

Friday, 29 November

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cultural Tours: Discover Galápagos by Sea
Visit Kicker Rock, snorkel, and swim with Galápagos sharks, whitetip sharks, large rays, pelagic and reef fish, sea turtles, sea lions, and many other species unique to this locale. Spend time at a hidden beach.
Box lunch provided.

Saturday, 30 November

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cultural Tours: Discover Galápagos by Land
Visit Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado where you will see giant tortoises, including baby tortoises. Learn how the center is working to preserve this endangered animal.
Box lunch provided.

Sunday, 1 December

10:00 a.m. 

Depart for the Airport for Flight from San Cristóbal Island to Quito
(Most people with international flights will leave after midnight, so make sure you pay careful attention to your flight day and date.)

TBD

Flight from San Cristóbal Island to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Sun. p.m. / Mon. a.m.

Journey Home
(Most people with international flights will leave after midnight, so make sure you pay careful attention to your flight day and date. If it's after midnight, it's a Monday flight.)

On Your Own
Committee Locations

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

UNEA

United Nations Environment Assembly

TBD