The goal of this conference is to bring together people from civic, environmental religious, educational and youth groups to discuss and develop programs and methods for sustainable development and to set the stage for their future cooperation.

The conference will take place in northwest Hungary in several villages of the Sokoro region. Workshops will be held during morning sessions in village churches and cultural, recreational and environmental activities will take place in the afternoons and evenings. Conference participants will have the choise of camping, staying in hotels or staying with families in traditional Hungarian village homes.

The following will serve as introductory topics during the workshops: The importance of bio-diversity in protecting sustainability The importance of traditional ways of living for rural sustainable development Ways to change the unsustainable customs of production and consumption The use of art and culture in demonstrating the importance of protecting the created world Recognizing the important role of religious organizations for sustainability

The conference will coincide with the celebration of the 1000th anniversary of the Pannonhalma Benedictine Monastery and will end with the recognition of Saint Stephen's Day.

Contact:

Soroko Ecological Park Foundation
1996 Conference
Babits Mihaly ut. 7/b
9024 Gyor
HUNGARY
Tel/Fax: +36.96.326678