In June 2022, eleven schools from around the world came together to attend Life-Link’s annual conference. As has been the case for the past few years, the conference was held digitally. While this setup certainly has its downsides, Life-Link and its members have decided to view this as an opportunity for more schools to attend, and to be able to invite guest lecturers and workshop leaders which might not have had the ability to attend the conference had it been held physically.
Over the course of two days, students and teachers took part in lectures and workshops centered around a multitude of topics related to sustainable development. These included water diplomacy, building sustainable households, technological approaches to sustainability, cultural understanding and leadership. This broad selection of topics emphasizes the relevance of sustainable development to so many aspects of our lives, and as such, also highlights the importance of communication and collaboration across borders, cultures and religions in building a more sustainable future. The insights and discussions of the participating students (and teachers) during the conference have, once again, instilled in us a great deal of hope and optimism for the future!
Conclusively, the Life-Link board would like to extend a message of thanks to all participants of the 2022 Life-Link Conference. We are looking forward to welcoming all our members to a physical conference in Sweden 2023!
Daniel Demitz-Helin
Vice-chairman of Life-Link Friendship Schools
