As we find ourselves in an increasingly polarised world, this year's conference theme focuses on the necessity of diplomacy and both individual and collective collaboration, aiming to provide an optimistic outlook on the world's interconnected future. Inspired by the 2024 Pact for the Future and the UN 2026 annual themes, the theme for this year's London International Model United Nations (LIMUN) conference will be “Shared Futures: Building Diplomatic Pathways for Unity”. We will focus on how we may build sustainable and long-lasting change and work together as one to move towards solving the world's problems. 

In the words of Antonio Guterres, only by promoting a “culture of peace” and “global unity” may we look to address the world's challenges. Prioritising sustainable development will be the best means of uniting nations long at odds with one another. We can only hope to tackle the greatest crises facing the world by uniting together with one aim: improving our collective future. With this in mind, we will be asking you one key question:

How can we use diplomacy to ensure a sustainable shared future in an era of unprecedented global tension?

It is the duty of all of you as delegates to look at the position of the member state you represent throughout debate, and to identify exactly how you can address this question. It will be your goal to use your diplomacy to encourage and realise a united future. This will be a challenge; you will need to overcome competing national desires and interests. Throughout the conference, you should aim to embody the spirit underpinning the founding of the United Nations.. You should embrace an optimistic outlook on diplomacy and look to use this and the collaboration it fosters as a tool to achieve the goals that would be impossible for any one nation to achieve, and subsequently look to build lasting pathways for change.