Articles & Blogs
August 18, 2026
Grounding the Global Agenda: How Local Action is Shaping a More Sustainable Future
This July, Shumei International joined governments, civil society organizations, and community leaders from around the world at the 2026 United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York [...]
April 23, 2026
Honoring Mother Earth Day Through the Beauty of Nature
Following the teachings of Mokichi Okada, the founder of Shumei, the appreciation of beauty is believed to transform and uplift the human spirit. By seeking out “truth, virtue, [...]
March 16, 2026
Taiko, Spirituality, and Natural Agriculture at Oxford Real Farming Conference 2026
In the early days of each new year, farmers, activists, and food systems leaders gather in Oxford, England, for the Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC). This year’s conference, [...]
October 29, 2025
Finding Stillness Amid the Urgency: Reflections from “A Sacred Awakening” at UNGA 80 and Climate Week NYC
Each September, world leaders, changemakers, and delegates gather in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and Climate Week NYC— parallel convenings that unite people [...]
May 1, 2025
Celebrating Mother Earth Day with the Conscious Food Systems Alliance Community
On April 22, Shumei representatives attended Celebrating Mother Earth: Reconnecting with Ritual to Support Food Systems, an online discussion facilitated by the UNDP-convened Conscious Food Systems Alliance (CoFSA). [...]
February 13, 2025
Nurturing the Life Force in Seed, Soil, and Plants: Insights from Shumei at the Oxford Real Farming Conference 2025
In January, the 16th Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) brought together leading agricultural experts, farmers, policymakers, and advocates from around the world to Oxford to discuss the future [...]
August 29, 2024
Reflecting on the 2024 United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
The United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on sustainable development, held from July 8 to 17, 2024 in New York City, brought together global leaders, experts, and advocates [...]
August 21, 2024
From Crisis to Hope: Building Climate Resilience in Rural Zambia and Supporting Women Farmers
As severe drought in Zambia continues to threaten crop health and food security across the country, Shumei International has been working closely with our partners to support Natural [...]
April 22, 2024
International Mother Earth Day: Ecosystem Restoration
Recognized each year on April 22, the UN celebrates International Mother Earth Day. This annual event aims to raise awareness and appreciation for the Earth and the need [...]
March 19, 2024
International Day of Happiness: Cultivating Joy and Farmer Well-being in Food Systems
Each year on March 20th, the UN celebrates International Day of Happiness, a day dedicated to recognizing how happiness and well-being are universal goals and aspirations for human [...]
February 27, 2024
Shumei participates in Conscious Food Systems Alliance (CoFSA) Webinar on Listening to the Land
On February 22nd, 2024, the Conscious Food Systems Alliance (CoFSA) hosted a webinar on Listening to the Land, A Consciousness Practice for Food Systems Transformation, exploring our innate [...]
January 24, 2024
Shumei Participates in Session on Tapping into the Spiritual Aspects of Nature to Ensure the Wellbeing of People and The Planet at Oxford Real Farming Conference
This year, the 15th annual Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC), a focal point for the sustainable food and farming community in the UK, took place from January 4-5. [...]