Global Efforts for Peace

SGI at Conference on Religion and Sustainable Development

17 October 2023

Nobuyuki Asai, director for Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Affairs of the SGI, speaking during the forum’s opening. Photo by Seikyo Press.

From October 17 to 19, Nobuyuki Asai, director for Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Affairs of the SGI (Soka Gakkai International), participated in and gave opening remarks at the Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development 2023 hosted by the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) in Berlin, Germany. On October 19, Mr. Asai facilitated a breakout session on how religious groups can collaborate with government agencies during complex situations. Participants also discussed the role of faith actors in humanitarian assistance and development.