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Coral Symposium of Hong Kong 2024

On Saturday 23rd September 2024, LPC students, alumni and teachers were invited to the Symposium on Coral Conservation Hong Kong 2024. There were keynote speakers in Dr. Suchana Apple Chavanich and Dr. Xiao Baohua, with their topics being “Decoding coral reefs and exploring their status and future conservation: a case…

Student field trip to learn about biodiversity

All of Li Po Chun’s Year One Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) students took part in a field trip to the Mai Po Natural Reserve in Hong Kong. They had…

Ghost net Busters

On April 13th 2024, Li Po Chun UWC’s Coral Monitoring group joined Harry Chan, recipient of the Hong Kong 2020 Medal of Honour (in recognition of dedicated community service and…

Abroad in Action!!: A stride towards sustainability through Project Week!

by Alex Jung   Project week, a week that many students call a highlight of their UWC experience, enables students to engage with the wider global community through the lens…

A dive into the future of our oceans

By Sara Yding Lindquist   From the city to the sea, from Hong Kong to Puerto Galera, from a world we know to a world we don’t. The Coral Monitors…

SuSTYLEability Event: A Sustainable Fashion Extravagance by Green Pioneers for Sustainability

In a world where even a simple outfit takes over 15,000 litres of water to produce, equivalent to taking 317 showers, the need for sustainable fashion has become more urgent than ever. Recognizing this urge, the Green Pioneers for Sustainability (GPS) extracurricular at LPCUWC organised an extraordinary event last year—SuSTYLEability.…

Another Brick in the Walls of a Sustainable Future

Sara Yding Lindquist sara24@lpc.uwc.edu.hk / sarayding@gmail.com  _______________________________________ Reduce, reuse, recycle. We have all heard the three rs, the game rules of sustainability. It’s a tacky alliteration, reminding us of the small steps we should take every day towards a green existence. But are those three words enough? Do they possess…

Kayaking at LPC

by Katrin Jurgens Kayaking is a popular activity at LPC, making the most of the coastal surroundings and natural beauty of Hong Kong. During the sessions students carry kayaks down to the local bay and venture into the surrounding Tolo Harbour. Students developed a greater environmental understanding, as kayaking is an…

Peace COP Day 2024

Dora Kovac As part of the Peace COP day, which took place on January 18 here at the LPC, various activities were offered to explore and promote the concept of peace. One of these activities was the construction of insect houses, a creative way to create a home for our…

Green in Action during Project Week

Green in Action by Seoyul Choi Project Week is a one-week trip where students engage in personal challenges and community services. One of the project weeks in 2023 was a sustainability-themed trip, ‘Green in Action’. Some key activities during the week are as follows.    Urban Mushroom Farm  A visit…

Promoting sustainability with the ORCA Biodigester

At LPC school, we are committed to shaping a sustainable future by implementing innovative solutions that address climate change and promote eco-conscious practices. One such solution is our cutting-edge ORCA…

Introduction to Marine Sustainability (aka Coral Monitoring) Quan Cai

The Marine Sustainability (aka Coral Monitoring)  Quan Cai (QC)  at Li Po Chun United World College  aims to immerse students in the coastal environment of Hong Kong, allowing them to…