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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels;VALUE=DATE:20241009
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URL:https://www.clubofrome.org/events/human-revolution/
SUMMARY:It's Time for a Human Revolution!
DESCRIPTION:The Club of Rome\, the Fifth Element and Soka Gakkai (SG) are c
 o-organising an insightful one-day conference titled ‘It's Time for a Hu
 man Revolution!’. This event will take place on 9 October 2024 at the SG
 I-UK Grand Culture Centre\, Taplow Court\, and is supported by SGI-UK and 
 the Centre for Applied Buddhism.\n\nThis conference aims to bring together
  a diverse group of participants\, including academics\, professionals\, y
 outh activists\, students\, educators\, and representatives from NGOs and 
 international organisations. The discussions will focus on the critical th
 eme of inner transformation and mutual learning\, addressing the complex a
 nd interconnected global challenges humanity faces—what we call "the glo
 bal problematique." The event seeks to foster deeper connections with the 
 self\, others\, nature\, and the environment.\n\nThis year marks significa
 nt anniversaries for both "Before It Is Too Late" (40th anniversary) and "
 No Limits to Learning" (45th anniversary). "Before It Is Too Late" is a di
 alogue between Club of Rome founder Aurelio Peccei and former SGI presiden
 t Daisaku Ikeda\, addressing critical global issues such as population gro
 wth\, the decline of natural resources\, desertification\, pollution\, and
  deforestation. "No Limits to Learning" revisits global challenges\, inclu
 ding energy and the arms race\, and explores emerging issues like cultural
  identity and communication. The book emphasises the importance of new lea
 rning and education forms to tackle global problems and bridge the gap bet
 ween our current capacities and the complexities of these issues. The conf
 erence will highlight the pivotal role of inner transformation\, as discus
 sed in these works\, in addressing global challenges and fostering a "huma
 n revolution."\n\nOn 27 August\, Soka Gakai and partners hosted a preparat
 ory webinar in advance of the conference.\n\nAt the opening event on the 8
 th\, SGI Europe Co-Chair Mr. Harrap mentioned that Ikeda and Peccei\, desp
 ite their different cultural and religious backgrounds\, found solutions t
 o common human challenges through dialogue. He expressed a desire to model
  their spirit and practice of dialogue. Three experts\, including Ms. Alic
 e Ferrario\, a youth coordinator for the nuclear disarmament movement “S
 enzatomica\,” gave presentations.\n\nDuring the session on the 9th\, hel
 d online and connecting various locations\, SGI-UK General Director Ms. Ma
 rchant was followed by Europe Co-Chair Ms. Pritchard\, who spoke about how
  “human revolution\,” which promotes inner change in individuals\, has
  the power to fundamentally transform society and the environment. Next\, 
 Carlos Alvarez Pereira\, Secretary-General of The Club of Rome\, delivered
  a keynote speech. He emphasized that Peccei’s message through various o
 pportunities was one of curiosity and hope to overcome difficulties\, not 
 pessimism. He argued that “human revolution” is necessary to achieve a
  society where both self and others can pursue happiness. A panel discussi
 on was held with David Zandvliet from Simon Fraser University (Canada) and
  Lucy Attala from the University of Wales (UK).\nWATCH THE RECORDING\nhttp
 s://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHjjJVhxA-s\n\n&nbsp\;\nPICTURE HIGHLIGHTS\nht
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CATEGORIES:Emerging New Civilisations
LOCATION:SGI-UK Grand Culture Centre\, Taplow Court\, Ukraine
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