The annual Symposium on the Declaration for All Life on Earth organized by the Goi Peace Foundation with the support of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan was held on November 18, 2002 at Bunkyo Civic Hall in Tokyo. This year's symposium dedicated to "Creating an Era of Harmony" explored new ways forward for humanity, highlighting the role of young people and new forms of education in the 21st Century. The event attracted more than 1000 participants including diplomats, educators, as well as peace and environmental NGOs.

The symposium featured the 2002 Goi Peace Award laureate Professor Takeshi Umehara, as well as the winners of the 2002 International Essay Contest for Young People: Ms. Anastasia Rakava of Belarus (Children's category) and Ms. Liat Margalit of Israel (Youth category).

Primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall and Mr. Jagdish Gandhi, 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education laureate, also presented their inspiring work before joining Masami and Hiroo Saionji of the Goi Peace Foundation for a discussion on "The Ideal Education for the 21st Century."

PROGRAM

PART I
- Opening Remarks: Hiroo Saionji
- Goi Peace Award Ceremony and Commemorative Address: Takeshi Umehara
- Voice of Youth: Winners of the 2002 International Essay Contest for Young People
- Children's Declaration for All Life on Earth

PART II
Presentations & Discussion: The Ideal Education for the 21st Century
- Presentation by Jane Goodall
- Presentation by Jagdish Gandhi
- Discussion:
Jane Goodall, Jagdish Gandhi, Masami Saionji, Hiroo Saionji (Moderator)