
THE ARTEMIS COMMISSION
Agenda
Lunar Governance and Resource Security: The Artemis Commission
In the wake of rapid lunar exploration, the nations of the world have come together to form The Artemis Commission—a body tasked with addressing the growing tensions surrounding governance and resource security on the Moon. As countries begin establishing permanent lunar bases and extracting resources like water ice, incidents such as China’s occupation near the Shackleton Crater have sparked legal disputes and geopolitical unrest. Delegates will navigate the murky boundaries of the Outer Space Treaty and the Artemis Accords, confronting questions of sovereignty, commercial exploitation, and the threat of militarisation. The committee will focus on building an international framework that ensures transparency, equity, and peaceful exploration in space. From the ethics of claiming extraterrestrial land to the risks of turning the Moon into the next theater of conflict, The Artemis Commission challenges delegates to shape the rules of engagement for humanity’s future beyond Earth. The Moon is no longer silent.
CHAIRPERSON
KRISH AGRAWAL
Krish is currently a 12th-grade student pursuing the IBDP curriculum, and intends to pursue a career in Physics and Maths after school. In school, he is the Editor-in-Chief of The Doon School Weekly, the school’s flagship publication. He is also an avid quizzer, having represented the school in multiple competitions and tournaments, and is always eager to engage in conversation or read more on a wide gamut of topics, from politics to pop culture. He serves as the Secretary of the school’s inter-school science competition, Alpha. He also holds a great interest in engineering, and mathematics and has represented the school in various national and international science and math competitions such as the International Space Settlement Design Competition. He also has a fervent love for music. Alongside awards at conferences, Krish was a Deputy Chairperson at DSMUN 2024 and is looking forward to serve as the Chairperson of the Artemis Commission this year.

COMMITTEE DIRECTOR
SOUMIK AGARWALLA
Soumik is a 12th-grade IBDP student with a strong academic focus on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, fields he hopes to pursue at the university level and beyond. Deeply passionate about scientific inquiry and communication, he serves as the Boy-in-Charge of the NEST Society, The Doon School’s science society, and is the Chief of Production for ECHO, the school’s flagship science publication. Soumik is also the Secretary of the Study Council, where he works to strengthen academic mentorship and student-led initiatives. With a keen interest in diplomacy,he has participated in conferences such as EHMUN and served as a Deputy Chairperson at DSMUN 2024. Outside the classroom, he finds balance through yoga and enjoys playing table tennis.
