The Club of Rome, the Fifth Element and Soka Gakkai (SG) are co-organising an insightful one-day conference titled ‘It’s Time for a Human Revolution!’. This event will take place on 9 October 2024 at the SGI-UK Grand Culture Centre, Taplow Court, and is supported by SGI-UK and the Centre for Applied Buddhism. 

This conference aims to bring together a diverse group of participants, including academics, professionals, youth activists, students, educators, and representatives from NGOs and international organisations. The discussions will focus on the critical theme of inner transformation and mutual learning, addressing the complex and interconnected global challenges humanity faces—what we call “the global problematique.” The event seeks to foster deeper connections with the self, others, nature, and the environment. 

This year marks significant anniversaries for both “Before It Is Too Late” (40th anniversary) and “No Limits to Learning” (45th anniversary). “Before It Is Too Late” is a dialogue between Club of Rome founder Aurelio Peccei and former SGI president Daisaku Ikeda, addressing critical global issues such as population growth, the decline of natural resources, desertification, pollution, and deforestation. “No Limits to Learning” revisits global challenges, including energy and the arms race, and explores emerging issues like cultural identity and communication. The book emphasises the importance of new learning and education forms to tackle global problems and bridge the gap between our current capacities and the complexities of these issues. The conference will highlight the pivotal role of inner transformation, as discussed in these works, in addressing global challenges and fostering a “human revolution.” 

RSVP: By Monday, 16 September