Caux Inner Development Goals Forum

OPENING

09-13 July 2024

The Caux IDG Forum, taking place in Caux, Switzerland from 9 to 13 July 2024, aspires to inspire, equip, and connect individuals, groups, and organisations in the pursuit of constructing a just, peaceful, and sustainable world aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Caux IDG Forum is co-organised by Caux Initiatives of Change, Initiatives of Change International and the Inner Development Goals Foundation.

About the event

Leveraging the Inner Development Goals Framework and Initiatives of Change methodologies honed over 75 years, the Caux Inner Development Goals Forum provides a platform for participants from diverse backgrounds to collectively address contemporary challenges. Embraced within an atmosphere of trust, care, solidarity, and respect, the Caux IDG Forum encourages open and deep discussions, fostering self-reflection on how personal transformation can initiate broader and collective change.

In alignment with the workstreams, the Caux IDG Forum facilitates a unique convergence of the SDGs and IDGs, addressing challenges that demand inner capacities in our complex world.

Participation in the Caux IDG Forum entails unlocking individual and collective potential, urging reflection on roles, exploration of resources, and a connection with responsibilities as change-makers—believing that every individual can contribute significantly. It involves actively embodying the Inner Development Goals Framework in daily practices. The interaction between participants will help many find inspiration, tools, courage and effective strategies for their efforts and may lead to the launch of initiatives beyond the Caux IDG Forum.

The Inner Development Goals Framework

Rooted in interdisciplinary research, the IDG Framework consists of 5 dimensions with 23 skills of human inner growth and development. The framework is an attempt to simplify a complex field of inner development into a framework that helps to develop, identify, understand, integrate and communicate the inner skills needed for sustainable development.

IDG Framework skills — The 5 skills of the IDG Framework

The Inner Development Goals Framework was developed through the belief that there is a pressing need to increase our collective abilities to face and effectively work with complex challenges. It is based on the conviction that without a foundational shift in human values and leadership capacities, external solutions to our global challenges may be limited, too slow or short-lived.

The framework offers an essential roadmap that can assist us in navigating and developing our inner lives to catalyse outer change.

Discover the full framework

Main Hall audience summer Caux Palace (credit HATCH 2023)

What practical outcomes are envisioned?

Bring people together around collective exploration and action.
First-hand experiences of a wide range of people active in the key selected issues.
Learn, innovate, prototype, practice and share application of tools.
Create opportunities to support further activities within the IDG Hubs and organisations.
Ally with partner organisations to scale the development of IDG.
Share stories, arts, event designs and presentations.

Who is attending the Caux IDG Forum?

We expect some 200 participants and speakers drawn from the Inner Development Goals and Initiatives of Change communities, civil society, government, youth movements, academia and business.

Participating in the Caux IDG Forum is about unlocking ones potential: it encourages individuals, groups and organizations to reflect on their roles, explore their resources, and connect with their responsibilities as changemakers, on the basis that everyone can make a difference. It is about putting in practice the Inner Development Goals Framework.

The Caux IDG Forum programme has been designed to allow participants the time to gain some perspective, retreat from the bustling routine and find a space that allows for silent reflection, creative collaboration and the exchange of ideas.

The Caux IDG Forum is on invitation only. Participants wishing to attend the forum should apply for an invitation via our online applications form. As spaces are limited, we strongly encourage you to apply early to secure your invitation. If your application is successful we will send you a link to register for the event within 14 days.

The Caux IDG Forum at the Caux Palace, near Montreux

The Caux IDG Forum takes place in our centre for dialogue - the Caux Palace, a former Belle Époque Grand Hotel nestled in the mountains 1000m above sea level. With its breathtaking view over the Léman and the Alps, it provides a unique and inspiring setting.

The Opening Ceremony will take place in Geneva on 9 July at the Maison de la Paix, close to the UN Palais des Nations. This provides the opportunity to inform and create awareness amongst the diplomatic, political, economic and academic worlds of International Geneva. In addition to the event being broadcast online, we also expect three hundred participants to attend the Opening Ceremony in person.

Registration for the Caux IDG Forum includes attendance of the Opening Ceremony in Geneva. If you are unable to attend the full forum, it is possible to register for the Opening Ceremony separately here.

The Strategic Partnership

The Inner Development Goals Foundation is a non-profit organisation for inner development. The organisation researches, collects and communicates science-based skills and qualities that help us to live purposeful, sustainable, and productive lives, providing an essential framework of transformative skills for sustainable development. The Inner Development Goals Framework, open source and free for all to use, is fundamental in the work to reach the Sustainable Development Goals.

The organisation has stimulated the development of over 500 hubs and networks comprising groups of people and/or organisations supporting the Inner Development Goals Initiative.

The Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation is a Swiss private charitable foundation with its center for dialogue, the Caux Palace, in Caux, above Montreux, Switzerland. The Caux Palace has become a historic venue bringing together a diverse range of people to address the world’s political, economic and societal challenges together.

Caux Initiatives of Change mission is to provide a safe and privileged space to inspire, equip and connect individuals, groups and organisations from around the globe to engage effectively and innovatively in the promotion of trust, ethical leadership, sustainable living and human security.

Initiatives of Change International is a voluntary, donation- and grant-funded nonprofit association of national legal bodies (national teams) and international programmes. Registered in Caux, Switzerland, they coordinate the world-wide Initiatives of Change people’s movement, uniting a community of people of diverse cultures and backgrounds, who are committed to the transformation of society through changes in human motives and behaviour, starting with their own.

Initiatives of Change International have special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the UN (ECOSOC), participatory status at the Council of Europe as well as a seat at the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Programme Overview

9 July: Opening Ceremony

Venue: Maison de la Paix, Chemin Eugène Rigot 2, Geneva, Switzerland
Time: 14:30 - 17:00 CEST
Attendance: free

The Opening Ceremony for the Caux Inner Development Goals Forum will be held this year in the heart of International Geneva at the Maison de la Paix.

Bringing together 200 participants and distinguished speakers drawn from the Inner Development Goals and Initiatives of Change communities, civil society, government, youth movements, academia and business, the ceremony promises to be a vibrant convergence of ideas and perspectives.

Following the ceremony, attendees will have the opportunity to network and engage further during a coffee break.

Transport will be arranged to take registered participants from Geneva to the Caux Palace for the full residential four-day event. More information will be communicated on this nearer the date.

If you only wish to attend the Opening Ceremony, please make sure to secure your place by kindly filling out the online registration form here.

Full details of this event, including the agenda and featured speakers, will be announced in the coming weeks.

9-13 July: Full residential Caux IDG Forum

The full residential Caux IDG Forum will take place at the Caux Palace. The Caux IDG Forum is on invitation only. Participants wishing to attend the forum should apply for an invitation via our online applications form. As spaces are limited, we strongly encourage you to apply early to secure your invitation. If your application is successful we will send you a link to register for the event within 14 days.

Stay tuned for the detailed programme coming up soon.

Download the daily schedule

Workstreams

The Caux IDG Forum is organized into 4 designated workstreams (see below). Each participant is invited to select and follow one of the four workstreams for the duration of the Forum with two dedicated workshops per day. Plenaries, community groups, the evening programme and other activities bring all participants together.

We welcome applications from individuals and organisations interested in becoming Workshop Organisers. Further information can be found on the Workstream Organiser Applications and Responsibilities below. You can also apply here.

If you need any help support with the workshop application form, please contact us by EMAIL.

We will continue to update this page with information on speakers and workshops in the weeks to come.

Workstream 1: Conscious Food Systems

Regenerative agriculture calls for regenerative mindsets and cultures.

How can we change systems that negatively impact people and the planet, especially in the way we produce and consume food?

SDG 2, "Zero Hunger" targets ending hunger, ensuring food security, improving nutrition and promoting sustainable agriculture by 2030. It advocates holistic food systems that are environmentally friendly, socially fair, and economically viable to align with broader global sustainability goals, emphasizing the need for conscious and sustainable practices in food production and consumption.

WORKSTREAM COORDINATORS

After 20 years managing large projects in industry, sustainable development, and technology in 45 countries, NADENE CANNING created a boutique consulting agency. Today her strategic foresight and laser focus supports leaders to navigate strategic imperatives that accelerate possibility and impact. In 2012 the book she wrote La force le l’Équilibre - Vie familiale, vie professionnelle which led to a decade of teaching and consulting on leadership, management, systems thinking, change and negotiation. In 2019 Nadene was one of 400 facilitators selected from 10’000 applicants to train with Dr Brené Brown and believes that the four skills sets of building courage in the Dare to Lead™ program is at the cutting edge of leadership thinking. Her continued personal leadership development journey over the past decade sparked the realization that deep change needs integration into all aspects of our being. Here the Inner Development Goals come into the mix as an activator. For the past 2 years Nadene has had the privilege to design and co-host monthly IDG Global Practitioner Network sessions. These interactive, intimate virtual sessions provide a unique deep moment of connection bringing together many of the 700 practitioners to learn, share their challenges, be inspired, and make sustainable impact. The IDG Global Practitioner Network gatherings I co-facilitate monthly nurture inspiration and activate energy within the community and I leave feeling deep gratitude – this is the best! Nadene is part of the IDG Global Coordination Team and a member of the core team of the IDG Lemanic Network.

IGNACIO PACKER is Executive Director of the Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation, a Swiss private charitable foundation with the mission to provide a safe and privileged space to inspire, equip and connect individuals, groups and organizations from around the globe to engage effectively and innovatively in the promotion of trust, ethical leadership, sustainable living and human security. Ignacio has over 30 years of experience in humanitarian work and development issues. He is an expert on human rights and social issues and has been strongly engaged in global advocacy on protection frameworks for migrants and refugees with a particular focus on children and youth.

Workstream 2: A more climate-friendly lifestyle

Foster a sustainable world through personal development.

How can we achieve a more integrated approach to sustainability by connecting inner and outer dimensions to facilitate collective system transformation?

SDG 13, "Climate Action" strives for urgent measures against climate change, emphasizing awareness, capacity building, and practical steps to mitigate and adapt. It promotes climate-friendly lifestyles, reducing emissions, and sustainable practices, urging individuals, communities, and businesses to embrace behaviors that foster a lower carbon footprint and enhance climate resilience.

WORKSTREAM COORDINATORS

SIDDHARTH SING is the Director the Initiatives of Change centre Asia Plateau in Panchgani, India.

Workstream 3: Cultivating Peaceful Societies: Embracing Conscience, Peace and Love

Building peaceful societies requires a collective commitment to conscience peace, and love.

How can we collectively foster cultures of peace grounded in conscience and love?

SDG 16 Peace, Justice, Strong Institutions

Promoting a culture of peace, conscience, and love aligns with various SDGs, notably SDG 16, "Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions." SDG 16 aims for inclusive societies, justice for all, and effective institutions. Target 16.7 specifically emphasizes fostering a culture of peace and non-violence through responsive, inclusive decision-making and robust institutions. While not explicitly stated, the values of conscience and love are integral to building a peaceful and just society, fostering empathy and understanding for a more harmonious world.

WORKSTREAM COORDINATORS

INES MOKDADI is a University Agrégée Professor of English at ISEAH in Tunisia and specializes in Applied Linguistics. Her research focuses on critical discourse analysis and power dynamics. She also works as a freelance translator and interpreter and has served as a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Alumna at the University of Notre Dame, USA (2020-2021). In addition to her academic and professional pursuits, Ines is deeply passionate about civic engagement, inclusion, and cross-cultural understanding. She volunteers as the Lead Content Strategist for the Creative Leadership team, dedicating her free time to youth-based causes. Furthermore, she recently expanded her involvement by joining the faculty of IofC UK as a trainer for the Refugees for Re-Builders (RRB) programme, demonstrating her commitment to supporting refugees and promoting community rebuilding efforts on a broader scale.

ROWEIDA SALEH is a Lebanese educator with a wealth of experience in conflict resolution, peace education, and fostering cross-cultural understanding. She is dedicated to building communities rooted in peace and trust. With over 20 years of volunteer and peace education experience, she has fostered dialogue, collaboration, and positive change for a more just world. Roweida is passionate about empowering others to become active peacebuilders to build bridges and nurture a culture of trust.

SARAH NOBLE is Head of Global Engagement at Caux Initiatives of Change. She has dedicated her career to building a better world and is passionate about showcasing people's stories on how we can build peace with each other and the planet. Sarah has held leadership positions at international organisations focused on peacebuilding, humanitarian issues, and independent media. She is also co-founder and Curator of the Peace Talks at Interpeace that have taken place in more than 8 countries with over 8.000 attendees and more than 200 speakers from over 50 countries.

Workstream 4: Partnership Accelerator

Co-creating strategies to foster meaningful alliances between various stakeholders by leveraging the leadership principles of the Inner Development Goals to accelerate the implementation of each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

SDG 17, "Partnerships for the Goals" focuses on strengthening global collaboration and support mechanisms to achieve the other 16 Sustainable Development Goals. It underscores the importance of fostering partnerships between governments, the private sector, and civil society to enhance the overall effectiveness of sustainable development initiatives worldwide.

WORKSTREAM COORDINATORS

RAFAELA ROLIM aims to host safe spaces of exchange and learning that inspires people and organisations to co-create a better world. She is the founder of Brazilian Experience, with 18+ years of experience in program design, facilitating international learning journeys and human development projects. Rafaela is a IDG enthusiast and started the IDG Florianópolis HUB - Experiences in Nature. She is currently part of the Global Coordination Team for HUBs and Networks and also launched the first IDG Immersion, called ID-X I Inner Development Experiences. Rafaela believes in the power of community to foster collaboration towards common goals, creating transformative impact beyond individual capacity. She is currently also the Co-chair of the Sustainability Interest Group of NAFSA (Association of International Educators) and Vice-President of the CANIE (Climate Action Network for International Educators) America´s Chapter.

PONTUS HOLMGREN is a licensed psychologist and a trained UrbanTantra breath guide. He is an organsiational transformation facilitator and an actor, conductor and teacher in improvised Playback theatre. Pontus has worked with leadership, teams, cross collaboration and transformational processes in a multitude of organisations and communities globally since the mid 1990s. Currently focusing on the need for inner development for individuals and for the collective in order deal with the current and future complex challenges of humanity. Pontus has been part of the IDG journey from the start and is a co-coordinator for the global community of Hubs and networks of the Inner Development Goals.

Workshops

Within each workstream, the intention is to cover six cross-cutting themes aligning with SDGs, IDGs, and Initiatives of Change (IofC) Caux Values:

Workshop 1 - Conflict Resolution Skills: this theme aims at using practical techniques for navigating and resolving conflicts.
Workshop 2 - Cultural Sensitivity: this theme aims at enhancing participants' understanding of cultural diversity to foster mutual respect regardless of culture-sensitive boundaries.
Workshop 3 - Mindfulness and Conscious Living: this theme takes aim to practice conscious living by making ethical choices daily.
Workshop 4 - Art: This theme takes on fostering artistic expression to express one's thoughts on peace, conscience, and love.
Workshop 5 - Storytelling for Social Change: this theme hinges on storytelling or story sharing to inspire positive change and cultivate empathy and understanding.
Workshop 6 - Global Citizenship Education Workshop: this theme targets education to foster a sense of global citizenship by emphasizing the interconnectedness of individuals and communities.

The interconnectedness of these elements is visually clarified through the flowchart below.

Caux Forum 2023 Summer Academy workshop group

Call for applications to run a workshop at the Caux IDG Forum

If you are interested in applying to organize a workshop in connection with one of the 4 workstreams, we invite you to read the details below regarding expectations for workshop organisers and submit your application via our online form. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you need any help support with the workshop application form, please contact us by EMAIL.

Download details regarding applications to run a workshop at the Caux IDG Forum

APPLY HERE TO BECOME A WORKSHOP ORGANISER

Workshop Organizer Applications and Responsibilities

Apply and become a Workshop Organizer at the Caux IDG Forum!

We welcome applications from individuals and organizations interested in becoming workshop organizers for the four designated work streams at the Caux IDG Forum.

Please be mindful that the Forum fosters a non-promotional environment, and sessions are not intended as exclusive promotional platforms for specific organizations or projects.

Workshop Organizer Responsibilities

As a workshop organizer, your responsibilities are:

To run a workshop session following the workshop guidelines and design framework
Providing human resources for on-site and online moderation.
Offering note-taking services to provide feedback for the reporting of the Caux IDG Forum.
Covering visa, travel, and registration expenses.

Workshop Selection and Design

The Caux IDG Forum planning committee will meticulously select 24 workshops (6 for each workstream) to be featured in the Caux IDG Forum program for three days.

These workshops will take place exclusively in person at Caux, accommodating 20-30 participants each, with a duration of 90 minutes.

Led by practitioners, the workshops emphasize high interactivity, interspersed with moments of silence for introspection, encouraging participants to openly and deeply discuss how personal change catalyzes broader societal impact.

The entry points for these workshops revolve around the themes of the work streams, providing a unique space for the convergence of SDGs and IDGs.

Workshop Guidelines

Workshops must provide a safe space characterized by trust, care, solidarity, and respect.
Discussion and reflection starters should not exceed 25% of the session time.
A technical sheet is available for more detailed information on setup options in due course.
Logistical aspects within the Caux Palace, including room setup and technical requirements, are managed by the Caux Initiatives of Change team.
Workstream leads are responsible for maintaining coherence and supervising the workshops.

Workshop Cross-cutting Themes and Values

Within each workstream, the intention is to cover six cross-cutting themes aligning with SDGs, IDGs, and Initiatives of Change (IofC) Caux Values:

Workshop 1 - Conflict Resolution Skills: this theme aims at using practical techniques for navigating and resolving conflicts.
Workshop 2 - Cultural Sensitivity: this theme aims at enhancing participants' understanding of cultural diversity to foster mutual respect regardless of culture-sensitive boundaries.
Workshop 3 - Mindfulness and Conscious Living: this theme takes aim to practice conscious living by making ethical choices daily.
Workshop 4 - Art: This theme takes on fostering artistic expression to express one's thoughts on peace, conscience, and love.
Workshop 5 - Storytelling for Social Change: this theme hinges on storytelling or story sharing to inspire positive change and cultivate empathy and understanding.
Workshop 6 - Global Citizenship Education Workshop: this theme targets education to foster a sense of global citizenship by emphasizing the interconnectedness of individuals and communities.

The interconnectedness of these elements is visually clarified through an accompanying flowchart. As a workshop designer, it is crucial to recognize that your creative input should align with one workstream that aligns with one cross-cutting theme. This selection process is facilitated within the application form, ensuring a cohesive and purposeful workshop design. For instance, you may decide to apply for a workshop on the Workstream 1 “Conscious Food Systems” (SDG2) through using the theme of “Storytelling for Social Change”.

Envisaged Tangible Outcomes

Empower individuals to reflect on their roles, leverage resources, and embrace their responsibilities as change makers—highlighting the universal potential for impactful contributions. Applicable across all workshops.
Incite collective exploration and action by fostering connections among participants.
Ensure that firsthand experiences from active contributors are captured in order to contribute to the thematic areas of the work streams.
Facilitate dynamic learning, innovation, prototyping, tool application, and knowledge exchange.
Cultivate opportunities to support additional initiatives within the IDG Hubs and partner organizations.
Forge alliances with partner organizations to amplify the growth of IDG on a broader scale.
Facilitate the exchange of compelling stories, artistic expressions, innovative event designs, and impactful presentations.

Applications, Selection Process & Timeline

Application Guidelines

The workshop's alignment with Caux IDG Forum goals and objectives is crucial.
Workshops must relate to a specific workstream topic (referencing an SDG) and cross-cutting theme. The workshop must distinctly focus on the IDGs Framework.
Substantive moderation is required for each session.
High-quality applications will receive priority.
To foster collaboration, workshops must be organized by a minimum of two partners—either two organizations or two individuals.
The Caux IDG Forum emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusivity, considering factors such as gender, race, sexual orientation, class, disability, and geography.

Timeline

Registration opens on 20 March 2024 (limited to 200 participants).
Workshop applications start on 20 March 2024.
Application deadline: 1 May 2024.
Notification of selected applications: 6 May 2024.
Confirmed participation for selected workshops by 13 May 2024.
Kick-off sessions with selected organizations: Week of 27 May 2024.
Selected workshops submit website information by 10 June 2024.

Apply to become a Workshop Organizer

Access the application form here

Selection Process for Workshop Organizers

In the event of application rejection, please understand that it is likely due to limited space availability.

Caux Palace HATCH 20223 — The Caux Palace (photo: HATCH)

PARTICIPATION RATES

Full Package with accommodation from 9 - 13 July, 2024, including the Opening Ceremony.

All inclusive | Accommodation in single occupancy room: CHF 690.- /person
All inclusive | Accommodation in shared occupancy room: CHF 570.-/person
Children from 6-14 | Accommodation shared with parents: CHF 310.-/person
Children from 0-5 | Accommodation shared with parents: CHF 0.-/person

Solidarity Fund

We have created a fund aimed at fostering true diversity of participants by providing support to those from the Global South or those facing economic challenges. Every contribution helps and we appreciate any additional amount you are able to give when paying via the registration form.

Prices mentioned, for single or shared accommodation, include :

Accommodation in either shared or single room at the Caux Palace
Participation in the Caux Inner Development Goals Forum
Transfer after the Opening Ceremony on 9 July from Geneva to Caux
Materials provided during the event
Interpretation service and technical equipment
Coffee and tea breaks as well as refreshments
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
VAT & City taxes

Event Package without accommodation

Full event package but no accommodation at the Caux Palace: CHF 350.- /person

The package for participants without accommodation does not include breakfast nor the City Tax. It does include transfer from Geneva to Caux after the Opening Ceremony & dinner on 9 July at the Caux Palace

Opening Ceremony

The participation at the Opening Ceremony on 9 July at the Maison de la Paix in Geneva (14:30 - 17:00 CEST) is free!

If you wish to attend only the Opening Ceremony, please register here on a separate registration form!

Arrival and Departure

The Caux IDG Forum will start with the Opening Ceremony in Geneva on Tuesday, 9 July (14:30 - 17:00 CEST). Attendees who have signed up for the full residential Caux IDG Forum are encouraged go straight to Geneva and travel up to Caux following the Opening Ceremony.

Information on transportation from Geneva to the Caux Palace will be communicated to all confirmed participants prior to the event.

For those who prefer to check in earlier or drop off luggage beforehand at the Caux Palace, our reception in Caux will be available from 10:00 CEST on 9 July, 2024. A safe luggage room will also be available at the Maison de la Paix in Geneva.

On the day of departure, the forum will end after lunch. For organisational reasons and to prepare our spaces for other events, we kindly request all participants to check out by 10:00 CEST on the day of departure and to leave the site by 14:00 CEST.

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QUESTIONS?

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Initiatives of Change (IofC) is a world-wide movement of people of diverse cultures and backgrounds, who are committed to the transformation of society through changes in human motives and behaviour, starting with their own. Many of the world’s problems – and their solutions – are rooted in human nature. Fear, hate, greed and indifference perpetuate injustice, poverty, conflict and environmental destruction. Yet it is also in human nature to be compassionate, courageous and creative. People can live the change they wish to see. Each person has something unique to contribute to building a just, peaceful and sustainable world. IofC focuses on the vital link between personal change and global change, and aims to inspire, support and equip people to play their part in building a better society.

At their centre for peacebuilding and dialogue, the Caux Palace, the Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation prioritizes environmental responsibility and is committed to conscious handling of CO2 emissions, ensuring a sustainable and eco-friendly experience.

We also uphold a zero-tolerance policy to foster a safe and respectful environment for all attendees, actively working to prevent and address any inappropriate behavior during our events.