The Club of Rome is part of The Jena Declaration which delineates a new cultural approach through which the Sustainability Goals set by the United Nations can be reached. The Jena Declaration Conference for Asia: Living Sustainability with Joy and Satisfaction will be held on May 6, 2025, The conference will be hosted by the UNESCO Chair on Global Understanding for Sustainability, and speakers will include Paul Shrivastava, Co-President of The Club of Rome, representatives from the World Academy of Art and Science and Asian partners of The Jena Declaration.

The Jena Declaration emphasises the need to integrate sustainability through joy and fulfillment. Local initiatives demonstrate that sustainable actions can strengthen communities, revive traditions, and enhance quality of life. Sustainability is not an obligation but an opportunity for a more fulfilling life rooted in solidarity and shared joy. Joy is more than just pleasure – it embodies self-efficacy, confidence, respect, pride, meaning, trust and friendship. By reimagining sustainability through the lens of joyful imagination and practice, this conference seeks to highlight joy as a catalyst for solidarity and self-organisation, ultimately enriching sustainability.

Join the online conference and take part in a global conversation on sustainable ways of living rooted in culture.

Find the detailed programme here.

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Zoom Meeting Link
Meeting ID: 848 1789 2081
Passcode: 260492