Upcoming Event

BSG is proud to host its fourth annual Sustainability Conclave with the theme “From Convenience to Consciousness: Building a Culture of Sustainability in Bengaluru”. The conclave is being held in Bengaluru on 30th April 2025.

ABOUT THE CONCLAVE

Bengaluru, India’s Silicon Valley, thrives on innovations but faces pressing environmental challenges like pollution, water scarcity, and waste mismanagement. The conclave aims to inspire a shift towards mindful, sustainable living.

In today’s fast-paced world, convenience drives overconsumption and unsustainable practices. However, Bengaluru’s sustainability efforts and citizen-led initiatives make it a catalyst for change. This conclave aims to foster a sustainability-first mindset, or we call it – ‘sustainable human behaviour’, urging individuals, businesses, and communities to adopt a sustainable lifestyle, reduce waste, and support the circular economy. While governments and policy bodies have their own role to play, a greater role is played by individuals in their own spheres of lives, having the power to create change.

Experts from different walks of life will engage with the audience in the conclave, sharing insights and real-life success stories to inspire meaningful action for a sustainable Bengaluru.

ABOUT BHARAT SOKA GAKKAI

Bharat Soka Gakkai (BSG) is an organization that works towards empowering individuals with special focus on youth. It engages in activities under the umbrella of peace, culture, education & sustainability to establish happiness & respect for all lives. BSG is part of the global Soka Gakkai organization.

BSG has its headquarters in New Delhi and boasts over 280,000 voluntary members from 600 towns and cities across India, spanning all age groups. Youth make up the majority, with over 135,000 members, with an average age of 27 years. Over 6,000 members are educators. BSG’s philosophy of ‘Soka Humanism’ is the spirit of respecting the dignity of all life, which aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals of leaving no one behind. ‘Soka’ means value creation, and ‘Gakkai’ means organization.

In 2021, BSG launched its own sustainability initiative called “BSG for SDG” – which promotes sustainability with the motto “Towards 2030: Achieving SDGs through Sustainable Human Behaviour.” It fosters responsible lifestyle choices through initiatives such as the sustainability-focused Seeds of Hope & Action exhibition, SDG Clubs, and the bi-monthly newsletter SUSTAINABLE. It also organizes SDG-focused events and discussions. The ‘BSG for SDG’ app and website, launched in 2022, provide resources to learn, connect, and take action.

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