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5th Bharat Soka Gakkai Sustainability Conclave
Building Resilient Futures:Climate, Communities and Collective Strength
Hosted by Bharat Soka GakkaiWednesday, 29th April 20265:00 PM to 7:00 PMChinmaya Mission Auditorium, New DelhiPre Event – 4:45pm – Inauguration of ‘Seeds of Hope and Action’ (SOHA)
Entry is by invite only.
RSVP NowA Conclave for Climate Resilience and Collective Action
BSG is proud to host its fifth annual Sustainability Conclave with the theme “Building Resilient Futures: Climate, Communities and Collective Strength.”
At a time when climate uncertainty is affecting communities across the world, the conclave seeks to explore one important question: what truly makes societies resilient?
While resilience is often discussed in terms of infrastructure, technology, and policy, the foundation of a resilient future lies in human behaviour — in the way people consume, collaborate, care for resources, and support one another.
The conclave will bring together thought leaders, practitioners, innovators, and changemakers from diverse sectors to discuss how individuals, institutions, and communities can work together to create a more sustainable future.
Why “Building Resilient Futures” Matters
Today’s environmental and social challenges are deeply interconnected. Climate change, resource scarcity, urban stress, biodiversity loss, and social inequality cannot be addressed through isolated efforts alone.
Building resilient futures requires:
- Rethinking patterns of consumption
- Strengthening local communities and ecosystems
- Encouraging sustainable human behaviour
- Supporting inclusive and scalable solutions
- Building partnerships across sectors
The conclave draws inspiration from Sustainable Development Goal 17, which emphasizes the importance of partnerships in solving global challenges.
What the Conclave Aims to Do
The awards span a diverse range of categories, some of which include:
- Explore how climate resilience is connected to everyday human behaviour
- Highlight inspiring examples of community-led sustainability
- Showcase collaborative models across sectors
- Encourage partnerships between institutions, youth, businesses, and citizens
- Inspire participants to take meaningful action in their own spheres of influence
Key Focus Areas
Climate and Human Behaviour
How lifestyle choices, consumption patterns, and awareness influence climate resilience.
Communities and Local Ecosystems
The role of neighbourhoods, local action, and community participation in building resilience.
Collaboration and Partnerships
Why governments, businesses, civil society, educational institutions, and citizens must work together.
Youth and Leadership
How young people can lead sustainable action and influence change in their communities.
Innovation for Resilience
New ideas, technologies, and practices that support resilient and sustainable futures.
Meet the Speakers
✨ Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker
Ms. Veditha Reddy, IASDirector, Education & Sports
Government of NCT of Delhi
IAS (2015 Batch)🎤 Speakers
Mr Ripudaman Singh BevliPlogman of India
Founder, Litter Free India
Changemaking at Rainmatter
Justice Michael D. WilsonAdjunct Faculty Member of
the Jindal Global University Law School
Dr Aditi HaldarDirector – South Asia
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)🎙️ Moderator
Ms. Namrta BangiaSenior Director
Global Mass TransitAbout Bharat Soka Gakkai
Bharat Soka Gakkai (BSG) is an organization that works towards empowering individuals, with a special focus on youth. It engages in activities under the umbrella of peace, culture, education, and sustainability to establish happiness and respect for all life.
BSG is part of the global Soka Gakkai organization and has over 300,000 voluntary members across 600 towns and cities in India.
300,000+
Members Across India
600+
Towns and Cities with Active Members
135,000+
Youth Members
6,000+
Educators
BSG’s philosophy of Soka Humanism is rooted in respecting the dignity of all life and aligns closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
About BSG for SDG
In 2021, BSG launched its sustainability initiative, “BSG for SDG,” with the motto:
“Towards 2030: Achieving SDGs through Sustainable Human Behaviour.”
The initiative promotes responsible lifestyle choices and empowers people to take action for sustainability through:
- Seeds of Hope & Action sustainability exhibition
- SDG Clubs
- The bi-monthly SUSTAINABLE newsletter
- SDG-focused events and discussions
- The BSG for SDG website and mobile app
Event Details
Event 5th BSG Sustainability ConclaveTheme “Building Resilient Futures: Climate, Communities and Collective Strength”Date Wednesday, 29 April 2026Time 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMVenue Chinmaya Mission Auditorium, DelhiPre Event – 4:45pm – Inauguration of ‘Seeds of Hope and Action’ (SOHA)RSVP
Entry is by invite only. If you would like to attend the conclave, please RSVP.
Mr. K. Prasanna
+91 99716 03808
krishnamachari.prasanna@bharatsokagakkai.orgDownload the ‘BSG for SDG’ Mobile App
