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 to discuss progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Across plenaries, side events, and conversations, speakers emphasized that achieving the 2030 Agenda will depend not only on […]
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, and beauty,” humanity can cultivate a heart that finds peace in daily life and brings harmony to the world. As we honor International Mother Earth Day this […]
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, held January 8-9, 2026, highlighted the growing conversation on the spiritual dimension of agriculture and the importance of grounding farming approaches in a deeper connection to and […]
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 across sectors to address urgent planetary and humanitarian challenges as well as working solutions. These gatherings spark meaningful dialogue, and with the abundance of information it is […]
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). Through the transformative perspectives of regenerative food systems leaders Sarah Queblatin, Sonita Mbah, and Margarita Zetheluis, the event explored how consciousness practices can help connect us more […]
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 of farming and sustainable agricultural practices. Throughout the conference, conversations reinforced the importance of working in harmony with nature, highlighting how regenerative and mindful approaches to agriculture […]
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 under the banner of “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises.” As the world faces unprecedented challenges, last month’s forum emphasized the […]
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 Agriculture farmers on the ground. Barbara Hachipuka Banda, our project director and CEO of the Natural Agriculture Development Program Zambia (NADPZ), has shared that although summer rainfall […]
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 for its protection, preservation, and sustainable stewardship for future generations. This year marks the third Mother Earth Day celebrated within the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. According […]
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 beings worldwide. International Day of Happiness is also a moment to highlight the need for inclusivity and equity in our society and sustainable development that enables economic […]
