General Assembly
Committee: [Insert Committee Name, e.g., First Committee (Disarmament and International Security)]
Topic: Addressing the Robotization of Armed Forces for Global Security and Stability
Sponsor: Republic of Poland
Co-Sponsors: [To be determined during conference — suggest Czech Republic, Canada, Japan, and South Korea]
The General Assembly,
Recalling its commitment to maintaining international peace and security as outlined in the Charter of the United Nations, and reaffirming the principles of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) regarding responsible military innovation,
Recognizing the rapid advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and autonomous systems, which offer significant potential in modernizing defense capabilities, enhancing humanitarian response, and reducing human exposure in conflict,
Acknowledging Poland’s strategic role within NATO and its contributions to European security and technological advancement,
Noting with concern the risks posed by unregulated robotic weapons systems, including ethical challenges, escalation of conflict, and gaps in accountability under international humanitarian law,
Emphasizing the importance of a balanced approach that encourages innovation while upholding ethical standards, transparency, and safeguards against misuse,
Appreciating the efforts of the CCW Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS), and calling for enhanced coordination within the United Nations on this issue,
Hereby resolves to:
1. Establish a UN Framework on Military Robotization (UNFMR):
a. Create a UN expert panel under the First Committee to develop, by 2027, a comprehensive global framework for the regulation, classification, and oversight of robotic and autonomous systems in military contexts;
b. Task the panel with defining categories of such systems—such as fully autonomous, semi-autonomous, and remotely operated—to clarify scope and facilitate tailored guidelines;
2. Promote Ethical Standards:
a. Urge member states to adopt a Code of Conduct for Military Robotics, ensuring meaningful human control over lethal systems and adherence to international humanitarian law;
b. Encourage a moratorium on the deployment of fully autonomous weapons lacking human oversight until a global regulatory consensus is achieved;
3. Enhance Security and Transparency:
a. Call for the creation of a Voluntary UN Registry of Robotic Military Systems, enabling annual reporting by member states on relevant developments and deployments to build trust and transparency;
b. Support the launch of Regional Security Dialogues to address the risk of robotic arms races, with Poland volunteering to host the inaugural dialogue in Eastern Europe by 2026;
4. Support Capacity Building:
a. Invite technologically advanced nations and private sector stakeholders to offer technical and financial assistance to less-resourced countries for integrating robotic systems in peacekeeping and defense;
b. Establish a UN Robotics Training Initiative, located in a neutral host state, to provide education and training for military personnel on the ethical, lawful, and safe operation of robotic technologies;
5. Mitigate Risks and Ensure Accountability:
a. Recommend that member states develop national legal frameworks assigning responsibility for unlawful actions involving robotic systems, including obligations for military commanders, software developers, and operators;
b. Request the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs to monitor misuse of robotic military technologies and submit annual reports to the General Assembly beginning in 2026;
6. Foster International Cooperation:
a. Propose a Biennial Global Conference on Military Robotization, commencing in 2028, to assess progress, exchange best practices, and update regulatory measures in response to technological advancements;
b. Encourage collaboration between NATO, the African Union, and other regional organizations to harmonize global standards for robotic weapons governance;
Concludes by reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that technological progress in military domains serves the cause of peace, stability, and ethical responsibility on the international stage.