Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development | Jun 10 2010
"Seeds of Change" Exhibition Shown in Dubai
From June 6-10, 2010, the SGI and Earth Charter joint exhibition "Seeds of Change" was displayed at the Emirates Group's headquarters in Dubai to raise awareness among staff and visitors about environmental issues. The exhibition was part of the celebrations centered around World Environment Day on June 5. After viewing the ... read more
Sustainable Development | Jun 9 2010
"Seeds of Change" Exhibition Shown in São Paulo, Brazil
From May 20 to June 9, 2010, the SGI and Earth Charter joint exhibition "Seeds of Change: The Earth Charter and Human Potential" (SOC) was displayed at the Open University of Environment and a Culture of Peace (UMAPAZ) in São Paulo, Brazil. The exhibition was shown as part of UMAPAZ's ... read more
Sustainable Development | May 20 2010
"Seeds of Change" Exhibition Shown in Mexico
From April 20 to May 20, 2010, "Seeds of Change: The Earth Charter and Human Potential" (SOC), an exhibition jointly created by the SGI and the Earth Charter Initiative, was shown at the Guanajuato City Culture Center in Mexico. The exhibition, which was opened by Mayor Nicéforo Guerrero Reynoso, was ... read more
Sustainable Development | May 16 2010
"Seeds of Hope" Exhibition Held in Taiwan
From May 16-29, 2010, a new environmental exhibition "Seeds of Hope: Visions of sustainability, steps towards change," created by SGI and the Earth Charter International, is being shown in Chinese at 36 of Taiwan Soka Association's (TSA) culture centers and venues around Taiwan. Hundreds of people from local communities have been ... read more
Sustainable Development | May 8 2010
Chairman of Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy Speaks at Taiwan Soka Association Center
On May 8, 2010, Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) invited Dr. Eugene Chien Y.H., chairman of the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TISE), to speak at its Banciao Culture Center. More than 300 attended the lecture entitled, "The Significance Behind this Age of Climate Change." Dr. Chien, former director of Taiwan's Environmental ... read more
Sustainable Development | May 2 2010
"Seeds of Change" Shown in United Arab Emirates, Canada and India
On May 2, 2010, SGI members residing in the Persian Gulf organized a showing of the environmental exhibition "Seeds of Change: The Earth Charter & Human Potential" at the head office of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Several members of ENOC senior management attended ... read more
Sustainable Development | Apr 25 2010
Cherry Tree Planting Held in Denver, Colorado, USA
On April 25, 2010, SGI-USA members in Denver, Colorado, planted 40 yoshino and yae cherry trees at City Park and Washington Park in Denver. The event was cosponsored by the Japanese Firms Association of Colorado (JFA). Approximately 350 people gathered, including SGI-USA members, JFA staff and their families, students from ... read more
Sustainable Development | Apr 17 2010
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Earth Day Celebrated in Kansas, USA
On April 17, 2010, SGI-USA members in Kansas participated in the 10th Annual Earth Day Celebration for the City of Lawrence, Kansas. Hundreds of Earth Day supporters attended the event, which provided a venue for community members to learn about their impact on the natural environment and engage in dialogue ... read more
Sustainable Development | Mar 20 2010
Environmentalist Speaks at Institute of Oriental Philosophy Symposium
From March 19 - 20, 2010, the Institute of Oriental Philosophy (IOP) held its 26th academic symposium in Tokyo, Japan. On March 20, environmentalist Ernst von Weizsäcker, nephew of former German President Richard von Weizsäcker and a member of the Club of Rome, spoke at the symposium held at the ... read more
Sustainable Development | Mar 14 2010
SGI-USA Members Plant Cherry Trees in Southern California Park
On March 14, 2010, some 100 participants, including SGI-USA members and guests, celebrated the planting of 10 cherry trees at De Portola Park in Torrance, California. Among the guests were Torrance City Council Members Gene Barnett and Cliff Numark. The trees were donated by SGI President Daisaku and Mrs. ... read more
Sustainable Development | Feb 7 2010
Taiwan Soka Association Members Clean Up Public Park
On February 7, 2010, more than 100 Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) members turned out for one of TSA's regular clean-ups at Hsiushui Park in Changhua County, Taiwan. In 2004, TSA adopted the public park located next to TSA's Changhua Culture Center and assumed responsibility for maintaining it and keeping ... read more
Sustainable Development | Jan 30 2010
"Seeds of Change" Displayed in Stoke Newington, UK
On January 30, 2010, the SGI and Earth Charter Initiative joint exhibition "Seeds of Change: The Earth Charter and Human Potential" was displayed at Stoke Newington Town Hall in England. Over 200 residents, including Vice Chancellor of London Metropolitan University Professor Malcolm Gillies, attended. Visitors wrote pledges on seeds and leaves ... read more
Sustainable Development | Jan 16 2010
Soka Gakkai Malaysia Participates in Community Cleanup
On January 16, 2010, Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) Selangor participated in a gotong-royong (mutual cooperation in a spirit of goodwill) community cleanup event in Jalan Berangan, Klang, Malaysia. Some 300 volunteers, including 20 SGM members, took part in the event organized by the Klang Municipal Council, in partnership with ... read more
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