Ancient Wisdom · Sustainable Future
Ancient Wisdom · Sustainable Future
Ancient Wisdom · Sustainable Future | 29–30 March 2025 · Kuala Lumpur / Selangor, Malaysia
Learn MoreIn 2015, the United Nations launched a series of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aimed at transforming our world while calling upon all nations to act—ensuring economic prosperity while protecting the planet. These goals address economic growth, education, health, social protection, employment opportunities, climate change, and environmental sustainability.
As an ancient tradition with more than 2,500 years of history, Buddhism must embrace modern strategies to continue benefiting the contemporary world. Buddhism plays a vital role in Goal 3: ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all ages. Thus, the future development of Buddhism must align with the SDGs, reflecting their deeply interconnected relationship.
With 2030—the target year of the SDGs—approaching, this is a timely moment to assess our progress and share best practices that can help the global Buddhist ecosystem stay aligned with sustainable development efforts worldwide.
Exploring how Buddhist teachings and ethics support the achievement of the SDGs, and how core Buddhist values can be applied to global challenges.
Examining how different religious traditions contribute to the SDGs, sharing real examples of interreligious initiatives that advance sustainable development.
Discussing Buddhism’s contributions to health, well-being, poverty alleviation, and gender equality, including meditation practices, charity work, and educational initiatives.
Exploring Buddhism’s role in promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions, and the importance of global partnerships and interfaith cooperation in achieving the SDGs.
Strengthening engagement with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by exploring localized implementation, emerging trends, perspectives, and insights.
Encouraging learning that goes beyond doctrinal and scriptural study to address contemporary local, regional, and international challenges.
Connecting the local Buddhist ecosystem with modern strategies and innovation to close the gaps in SDG implementation metrics.
Compiling and publishing key insights and best practices to support collective learning and shared progress within the global Buddhist community.