Mr Saionji is the President of the Goi Peace Foundation founded in Tokyo, Japan with the approval of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Mr. Saionji has built an extensive international network, and travels the world promoting dialogues and initiatives for peace and sustainability. In 2005, he launched the initiative for Creating a New Civilization enrolling 13 global organizations including the Club of Budapest and the Gorbachev Foundation among others. He is known for his “4-S Concept” - an integrated platform with four foundational pillars: Sustainability, Systems, Spirituality and Science. Mr Saionji serves as an Ambassador of the World Wisdom Council, a member of the Japanese National Commission for UNESCO, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for Cultural Heritage and Art Research, and a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors of Gakushuin University. He also received the Philosopher Saint Shree Dnyaneshwara World Peace Prize of India along with his wife Masami Saionji in 2008. Mr. Saionji is also President of The World Peace Prayer Society. Mr. Saionji is the great-grandson of Prince Kinmochi Saionji, who was twice Prime Minister of Japan during the Meiji Period. He and his wife live in Tokyo and have three daughters and grandchildren.