Towards peaceful ecological civilisations through plural pathways

International Conference – online and Suzhou, 5-7 November 2025

The Club of Rome envisions an interconnected world that has emerged from multiple emergencies to achieve wellbeing for all on a healthy planet. Realising this vision requires a new understanding of human development and systemic transformation of education, research, innovation and industry towards sustainable models such as green development, wellbeing economies and regeneration. Integral to this, is the pursuit of planetary peace and human security rooted in inclusive and global cooperation.

As a global network of notable individuals from diverse sectors (science, public service, industry, finance, civil society, etc), The Club of Rome is committed to nurturing sense-making and decision-making towards ecological civilisations. Emphasising pluriversality it builds on the humanity and capacity of everybody, promoting a diversity of pathways grounded in varied ecosystems, histories, cultures and economies.

Alongside partners like the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS), The Club of Rome helped launch the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development 2024-2033 (IDSSD), with its first public event held in April 2024 in Beijing. This conference builds on that foundation offering a platform for Chinese and international institutions to collaborate on implementing ecological civilisations, with a focus on country specific strategies such as China’s greening of industry and the broader economy.

This conference will bring together participants from diverse countries to explore practical pathways toward ecological civilisations, grounded in varied national and cultural contexts. It seeks to build a shared understanding of humanity’s current position in achieving equitable wellbeing within planetary boundaries, redefine concepts of wellbeing and human development and harness the combined strengths of science, technology, traditional knowledge and the arts. The event will also showcase community-based examples, inspire global collaboration, and identify concrete actions and a joint programme of work for ongoing engagement.

The event agenda is here.