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Why Institutional Stability Matters for Sustainable Development 

December 11, 2025

By Prof. Manahel Thabet, President of the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development Sustainability and Institutional Stability  Institutional stability is one of the key levers for a successfully implemented process for sustainable development. To support sustainable development, stability and decision-making processes with a time horizon spanning several years must be achieved. In this context, the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development (EFSD) is aware that stability is one of the stimulants for sustainable development outcomes. For more information on the interaction between the approach and organizations and other elements, explore our approach.    Importance of Institutional Stability for Sustainable Development  Sustainability means thinking and acting for the long haul. This implies that any thinking and action should take place within predictable and well-irected systems which can carry out this direction even when other conditions do not support them anymore.  Stable institutions facilitate sustainability by doing the following:    Crystal Clear Direction and Consistent Planning: Institutions with well-structured roles, processes, and management can efficiently promote development agendas. Situational stability ensures that plans do not constantly undergo reversals due to institutional ambiguity and frequent changing of agendas.  Governance and Accountability: Stable processes allow easier tracking and monitoring for accountability. With consistent processes and responsibilities in place, the quality of management and achievement of development goals can be accurately assessed.  Reduced Uncertainty: Predictable systems allow organizations to be aware of risks and ready for any kind of challenge. If there is unpredictability within organizations, then planning and decision-making can be tough.  Support for Long Term Development: Sustainable development is a process that requires time. Stable institutions are created with longevity in mind, and this provides the necessary time for initiatives that take several years to demonstrate effect.  Effectiveness of Institutional Stability for Sustainable Outcomes  Institutions operating under consistency and structure are more likely to obtain efficient outcomes. Consistency and structure benefit the quality of development on several fronts.  Better Resource Management: Efficient resource management is achieved by stable institutions. This is because effective processes eliminate waste and redundant work and facilitate predictable budgeting.  Better Coordination: Sustainability initiatives may at some point affect various sectors and areas of specialization. It is stability that ensures smooth and effective coordination among various groups, partners, and sectors.  Enhanced Stakeholder Trust: It is easier for partners and communities to rally behind initiatives once they know that they can depend on the institution behind the initiative. It is important for communities to associate with reliable initiatives and institutions.  Continuity of Vision: Sustainable development goals cannot be achieved on their own without proper direction and support. If there is stability within the institutions and they do not undergo drastic shifts that may hinder the process     The Forum’s Role of Stability within Sustainable Development  The EFSD encourages the application of framework models to ensure that business is carried out with clarity and consistency. In this regard, EFSD assists institutions in developing a system that supports continued growth and development.  As it encourages evidence-based planning, transparency, and stable governance structures, EFSD can promote the development and advancement of its fellow founding members.  If you would like to learn more about the process that EFSD uses with organizations to promote stability and development outcomes, then contact us.     Moving Forward with Long Term Stability and Strength  It is important to A stable institution is a critical factor for sustained development. It […]

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Why Resource Efficiency Remains a Significant Component of Sustainable Development 

December 8, 2025

By Prof. Manahel Thabet, President of the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development Resource Efficiency For Sustainable Development  Sustainable growth relies on more than just big ideas. At the end of the day, it all comes down to how well resources are used. Resource efficiency reduces the amount of wastage. Resource efficiency improves processes. There are very good effects for the environment and economy in the long term. The Economic Forum for Sustainable Development (EFSD) leans heavily on the need to integrate resource efficiency into processes. This improves sustainable development. If you would like to learn more about the structured approach taken by EFSD, learn more about our approach.  Resource efficiency refers to the utilization of material, energy, water, and resources to the highest degree possible. Resource efficiency transcends the mere reduction of wastage. Rather, the accent is on maximizing the utilization of what you already have. When you utilize resources effectively, your organizations attain sustainability goals. There will also be improved economic growth.  Some of the important elements of the challenge include optimized operations. These are improved processes that produce the maximum output in the minimum input. Waste reduction comes next. This refers to techniques of reusing, recycling, or avoiding unnecessary consumption. Long-term plans are also a consideration. These involve comprehending the behavior of consumer patterns for the purposes of projecting the end goal.  Advantages of Resource Efficiency for Sustainable Development  Decreased Environmental Impact: Conservation of natural resources helps in reducing pollution and the emission of carbon. This makes the planet a healthy place to live in.  Cost Savings: Operating costs will also reduce since there will be less wastage of resources. Even the usage of energy will be more efficient.  A Resilient Organization: Effective resource management enables the organization to cope with the fluctuations of the market. Additionally, it helps the business to cope with the shortage of resources.  Strengthened Reputation: Demonstrating the efficient management of resources helps to build trust. This falls in place with the values of the stakeholders for sustainability.  The Forum’s Role in Promoting Resource Efficiency  EFSD assists in the implementation of frameworks for improving the efficiency of resources. They guide workshops and strategic advice. In this way, partners can analyze how they utilize their resources. They pinpoint locations to improve. They also embed efficiency in strategies for sustainability.  Resource efficiency evolves into more than a habit. Rather, it develops into a truly competitive advantage in terms of sustainable development.  Moving Towards Sustainable Growth  Using resources efficiently is more than just a operational trick. Increasingly, efficient use of resources underpins a strategic approach to sustainable development. Those organizations conserve the environment. They also save money. They also make long-term strategic plans. EFSD continues to support partners in developing strategies. These strategies translate the efficient use of resources into a measurable strategic approach to sustainability. To explore partnership opportunities or for more information, please contact us. 

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The Rising Importance of Risk Management in Sustainable Development 

December 3, 2025

By Prof. Manahel Thabet, President of the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development Sustainability Risk Management  Effective sustainability practices require the following one crucial action which no organization can afford to ignore: risk management. In today’s interconnected global environment, the challenge of risk identification and management has been emerging as a foundational requisite of progressive development. The Economic Forum for Sustainable Development (EFSD) stresses the significance of early knowledge of risks to enable the proper improvement of decision-making and development readiness. To learn more about our governing, check out our Leadership and Governance.  The Importance of Risk Management in the Pursuit of Sustainability  Sustainable initiatives also mean planning for the future. This involves understanding the type of challenges that will arise and their possible affect on existing and future operations. Risk management makes sustainability possible because it provides an understanding of the impact of challenges. This helps the organization determine where its main focus will be.  Correct information will also contribute to accountability. This is because clear risk communication makes it possible to check the level of actions against the objectives.     The Importance of Risk Identification in the Context of Sustainability Planning  Early identification of risks provides the ability to develop strategies that are realistic and resilient. This involves:  Effective decision-making: Risk understanding assists groups in determining the actions that can be taken and the actions that must be revisited.  Long-term planning: Risk visibility provides a solid platform for planning. An understanding of trends and patterns helps in predicting setbacks and tailoring the approach to sustainability based thereon.  Improved communication: Communication becomes smoother when risks are recorded. All the stakeholders are able to see the same information and work towards the same goal.  Trust and dependability: Trustworthy risk management practices are transparent. Key stakeholders appreciate the fact that businesses understand risks and can be proactive about them.     The Forum’s Impact on Effective Risk Management  EFSD promotes the development of structured methods of supporting sustainable decision-making within the organization. By its Approach, EFSD assists the partners in understanding ways to review existing circumstances, identify possible risks, and develop strategies that are consistent with the long-term economic and environmentally focused objectives.   In promoting effective planning methodologies and evidence-based processes, EFSD helps organizations develop the ability to implement risk management strategies that provide direction for sustainable growth and development.  To learn more about the role of EFSD in enabling organizations to improve their sustainability practices, get in touch with us.    Moving Forward with Clear and Responsible Planning  To begin drawing the roadmap of the next phase of growth in the hospitality Risk management of sustainability goes beyond the detection of risks. It involves building the level of confidence that will move the planning agenda ahead. Risk awareness will be the determining factor that will ensure there is progress and development of even better strategies. EFSD will continue to help create knowledge and structure that will aid the planning of the organization.

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Redefining Values: The Role of Ethics in Sustainable Economic Systems 

November 25, 2025

By Prof. Manahel Thabet, President of the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development Redefining Values for Sustainability  Sustainable futures require more than innovation, investment, or policy changes. Rather, sustainable futures require value transformation in economic decision-making. At the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development, value reevaluation is embedded in responsible, forward-thinking, or sustainable economic systems. Without value changes, any initiatives for sustainable living are futile.  It examines what value changes mean, ethics in economics, or ethics in economic action, and looks at ethics in sustainable development.  Why Redefining Values Matters  Sustainable development is grounded in societal perceptions about progress, responsibility, and success. If economic systems primarily focus on short-term success, societal problems concerning environment and society deteriorate. It is necessary to have a paradigm shift in societal values, with the focus on long-term prosperity, equity, and responsibility in economic dynamics. It equips institutions to make appropriate strategic decisions on productivity, social value, and environmental responsibility. It further improves stability for fruitful growth, taking into consideration the fact that ethical frameworks usually facilitate success. Ethics: A Guide to Sustainable Systems  Ethics affect aspects such as the manner in which businesses carry out their operations, management style, decision-making, and community response to economic transformations. By incorporating ethics, companies are likely to:  Practice transparency: Ethics with value facilitate transparency, thereby resulting in responsible practice to meet objectives for achieving sustainability. Improve decision-making: Strong ethical reasoning inspires leaders to consider consequences, risks, and long-term outcomes. Fairness in development: Sustainable development requires fairness in accessing opportunities, resources, and outcomes. Ethical principles enable efforts to achieve balanced results. Trust establishment: If institutions carry out their functions in an ethical fashion, engagement will be increased, leading to future collaborations. These principles apply in particular to the mission pursued by EFSD in creating sustainable frameworks for economies, based on clarity, responsibility, and vision.  Effects on Economic Activity from Redefining Values  Organizational priorities are also value-driven. If sustainability is included in value systems, there would be inherent influence on developmental strategies. These will include:  Success Criteria Evaluation: Companies begin to measure their success not only on their output or financial performance, but on their impact and resilience. Alignment of activity goal with long-term objectives: Ethical values create stability in directing economic activity in such a way that it aids in consistency in planning for sustainability. By redefining values, economic systems are now better placed to enable responsible growth.  Role Of The Forum in Bringing about Ethical Change  The mission of EFSD also extends to being able to foster a concept of sustainability while redefining values based on guidelines, frameworks, and common platforms. EFSD insists on encouraging companies to incorporate ethics into their overall growth strategies. It also informs them on why it’s more beneficial to stick to their valued principles to produce better outcomes. It is through discussions, group interactions, and idea sharing that it inculcates in them an overall concept called economies that last. These economies are based on genuine comprehension, feeling of responsibility, and ethics.      Transitioning to Development Driven by Value It is not a once-off process in which value needs to be defined, but rather it should be an ongoing effort. It entails reflection, analysis, and alignment […]

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Green Innovation: How Technology is Powering the Transition to a Sustainable Economy 

November 11, 2025

By Prof. Manahel Thabet, President of the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development Technology as an Agent of a Sustainable Economy  The world’s economy is undergoing a transition to become a sustainable one, and innovation is at the forefront of this transition. In a situation where sectors keep re-evaluating their modus operandi, Green Innovation is crucial in building a well-rounded and ready-for-the-future economy.  At the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development, innovation without sustainability is not innovation for us. We bring together leaders, innovators, and organizations that aim to build technology with a lasting effect on the environment and the economy.     What is Green Innovation?  Green innovation is all about finding new ways of reducing environmental effect while increasing performance and productivity. Innovation in its various guises could include the following:  Renewable Energy Systems: Implementation of alternative sources of renewable energies to decrease reliance on detrimental sources.  Circular Economies: Closing production and consumption systems through designing out waste and encouraging reuse.  Digital Sustainability Tools: Technologies that make use of Artificial Intelligence and IoT in monitoring and optimizations of usage of energy and resources.  Why Green Innovation Matters  Sustainability is not only a noble aim but also a priority from an economic perspective. Green innovation is beneficial for organizations, as well as society, in that it enables them to:  Enhancing Efficiency: Cleaner technology will result in increased productivity because of a decrease in costs.  Secure Responsible Investment: Responsible investors would be attracted to responsible innovation.  Foster New Opportunities: Its emergence in a green economy opens new job, market, as well as business model opportunity avenues.  Promoting Global Sustainability Outcomes: Innovation is driving the fulfillment of clean energy, industrialization, and action for climate objectives.  By integrating innovation in our economic systems, we build resilience and prosperity.     From Idea to Sustainable Outcomes  Global organizations are inventing ways that meet the needs of business development while at the same time addressing issues of environmental responsibility, such as natural resource use, waste, and clean manufacturing, proving that innovation leads to positive environmental impacts.  At EFSD, we highlight and support such initiatives through our Awareness programs and research in sustainability.     Role of EFSD in Facilitating Green Innovation  At the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development, we encourage public-private-collaborations in order to drive innovation. By our Approach and Leadership and Governance, this is where our frameworks come in, and we’re able to take strategic     Our projects include:  Educating & Awareness Programs -Helping organizations in understanding & implementing green technology.  Cross-Sector Collaboration: Building collaborations that integrate sustainability and innovation in business strategy.  Sustainability Research: Partnering with institutions and thought leaders in identifying trends that drive economic transformation.   See our About Us page to learn more about our mission and impact. Building a Sustainable Future Green innovation opens a new path leading to a resilient and inclusive future. It is through leadership, partnership, and awareness that EFSD assists in making a reality out of a vision of a sustainable world. For those interested in getting involved or in learning more about how your organization can also make a contribution, you are welcome to our Contact page.     Building a Sustainable Future  Green innovation is paving the way toward a resilient and inclusive future. EFSD, through leadership, collaboration, and awareness, is converting sustainability from a vision […]

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Collaboration Between Business, Government, and Academia for Sustainability 

November 1, 2025

By Prof. Manahel Thabet, President of the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development Active Cooperation Towards Sustainability  Sustainability cannot be one-sided. There needs to be a collaboration of business, government, and academia for meaningful economic, social, and environmental value over time: business for innovation, government for policy and regulation, academia for research and insight.   The tri-sector collaboration in the EFSD will be the foundation for pursuing the United Nations SDGs. Our mission is to connect these sectors through strategic engagement, joint projects, and research that inspires practical change.   Why Cross-Sector Collaboration Matters   The complexity of modern challenges-climate change, inequality, and digital transformation-requires responses that no one sector can accomplish in isolation. Businesses bring technology, financing, and speed in innovation. Governments set the conditions for growth and protect the environment. The educational sector provides the research and knowledge to advise and train the people who will make the decisions.   Each sector amplifies the capacity of the others in the creation of long-lasting, sustainable systems when they come together.   Examples of Collective Impact   Clean Energy Partnerships: Renewing energy systems brings together world governments, corporations, and universities. With public incentives focused on renewable energy, in addition to the advancement and innovation of the private sector and increased university research in the area of efficient energy systems, cleaner, smarter energy systems can be developed to meet the accelerated SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.   Smart City Development: City partnerships, research organizations, and the private sector integrate AI and green infrastructure to modernize and mitigate urban heat. Such changes in the urban form will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, modernizing transportation, and improving inclusive urban growth. The initiatives support SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.   Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Combined efforts by academic researchers, government stakeholders, and agri-tech entrepreneurs in joint practices on specific and integrated methods of food production and supply, along with advances in real-time soil and environmental resource monitoring and food distribution, contribute to strengthening a country’s food system in a sustainable manner.   The mentioned examples demonstrate how collaboration can be influential, with shared responsibility.   EFSD and Advancing Sustainable Collaboration   At the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development (EFSD), we build our activities on collaboration. We serve as the global meeting point for governments, academic entities, and businesses for knowledge exchange, strategy development, and building durable and sustainable economic systems.   Global Engagement Platforms: High-level meetings, roundtables, and international forums organized by the EFSD promote greater engagement at the political and innovator levels to turn aspirations on sustainability into concrete plans.   Knowledge and Research Exchange: We actively cooperate with universities, research bodies, and think tanks on issues related to the translation of academic knowledge into practical economic and environmental solutions.   Industry Collaboration Programs: EFSD collaborates with companies/investors to facilitate the transition towards Green New Deal technologies, the circular economy, and responsible digital transformation.   Policy Guidance and Alignment: EFSD integrates the public and private sectors, balancing frameworks for economic expansion with sustainability.   These activities build action on ideas by integrating research, policy, and business to ensure sustainability is integrated into economic […]

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Sustainable Development Goals 

October 30, 2025

By Prof. Manahel Thabet, President of the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development Artificial Intelligence and the Sustainable Development Goals   AI is rapidly changing how nations, institutions, and businesses perceive the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. AI is addressing some very critical challenges to the future of energy, education, and climate change tracking, applying machine learning and analytics tools to core issues that are pillars of the future we aspire to: sustainable and equitable.   At the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development, we think of AI as the basic catalyst in driving the future of not just the economy but also the environment. AI enhances the intelligent economy and reengineers how people societies can grow in a sustainable and responsible way in this digital era.     AI in Energy: Powering a Greener, Smarter World   Global sustainability will depend on sustainable energy. AI-augmented energy efficiency, together with predictive analytics, helps countries comprehend and control energy demand and more seamlessly integrate renewables into the mix.   Before energy equipment breakdowns, machine learning identifies and analyzes the predictive costs and emissions-avoided fault generating scenarios. SDG: AI predicts and accomplishes 7- Affordable and clean energy. 13- Climate action. Digital AI promotes a fusion of new technologies and responsibly managed nature. Learn more about our sustainable energy initiatives on fostering renewable across the GCC and the world.     AI in Education: Empowering Knowledge for a Sustainable Future     AI helps in equal access and teaching of information around the world and advocates for the progress of humanity. AI personalizes content for the learner’s capabilities because each individual is given the chance to bloom. AI-driven voice recognition and translation applications help learners with disabilities and/or language access features. Data-Driven Insights: AI helps learning institutions spot gaps in learning to improve the curriculum and overall performance. These are just some of the innovations to support the advancement of SDG 4, Quality Education.     AI in Climate Monitoring: Safeguarding the World with Advanced Technologies   None of the challenges faced by humankind are comparable with changes happening with climate crisis. By connecting AI and sustainability, we open up new opportunities for assessing the wellness of the planet.     Satellite Monitoring: AI analyzes large volumes of satellite data to find atmosphere changes.   Prediction of calamities: Floods, hurricanes, and wild fires can be predicted by machine learning systems, thus improving human awareness. Carbon Footprint Oversight: AI helps businesses in the processes of emission oversight and planning by helping reduce emissions.  Actionable insights from the AI systems align with the goals of SDG 13: Climate Action and SDG 15: Life on Land, making global initiatives targeted and effective.  Responsible AI: The Next Step Toward a Sustainable Global Economy  The role of Artificial Intelligence in the process of attaining the Sustainable Development Goals is dependent on its Responsible use. At EFSD, we are still linking Policy Makers, Researchers, and Business Leaders to examine Responsible Growth that drives Inclusive Innovation. AI is a new technological development and also new to being a partner in the effort to establish a sustainable global economy.   Visit our “About Us” page, where you will find out how we link innovation and […]

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Sustainable Innovation: How Technology is Driving Global Development

September 30, 2025

By Prof. Manahel Thabet, President of the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development Introduction: Why Innovation Matters for Sustainability The future of sustainability will rely on inventions as much as policies, financial even technological assistance, sustainable energy, and financial efficiency. Transformative innovations assist in the reengineering of formulations, structures, processes and systems and are attributable to external. resources assist in changing philosophies, and policies, assists countries to develop and think for themselves.” greener practices and economies. Also, the inventing entity’s relative productivity can facilitate poverty, generate and safeguard economically viable alternatives to swelling day 2 of proliferating impoverishment and increased. immense sustainable avenues. The Economic Forum on Sustainable Development recognizes working on the streets levelled by Emerging Technologies. gadgets to solve the world’s problems and in return, benefit by growing the economy, creating opportunities for others. more lasting shift and helping support the greener economy.   Green Technologies Transforming Industries   The Global and Regional Sectors are providing support to all sectors, geographies and regions as well to have people gather to “try to claw back some of our eco-prints with invention. Solar energy, wind energy and hydro-electric power are some of renewables and while at the same time providing clean power when it’s needed most.” 21st-century ecology contributes fresh stock and secure food. Agriculture too is forging ahead with precision and sustainable agriculture.” practices. The opportunities being seized in this segment are expanding, though not as much as the economy, but also and of the globe. The decrease in emissions and GHGs has so every place can thrive. For more on the success (and tricks from) parties with EFSD, check out our Sustainable Food and Land Use blog.   Smart Cities and Digital Solutions   In metropolitan regions globally, they make and emit even more pollution in the world, so city planning should be built upon sustainability more than ever before. Urban planning today is aligned with the IoT, AI and more intelligent infrastructures available. City systems are likely to increase effectiveness in terms of transport activities, waste management and energy use and production. EFSD supports suburbs can achieve through the promotion of public transportation, biking, walking and other and pedestrian activity, as well as other sustainable policies about cities. Our work ethic supports Sustainable Cities and Mobility in order to better understand the goals and focus areas. Fintech and Green Investment The sustainability industry is also being reshaped by finance and technology. Blockchain improves ethical and sustainable sourcing through supply chain transparency. Digital finance As yet, these tools and green bonds appeal to investors with scalable renewable projects they are willing to finance. Dialogue and forums are the EFSD’s instruments for the promotion of sustainable finance, facilitating dialogue among stakeholders in its target countries. entrepreneurs and politicians to share ideas.   EFSD’s Engagement in Sustainable Innovation   The EFSD aims to promote partnerships between stakeholders in fields like these. We support innovation in research, policy making and best practices sharing in order to achieve sustainability.   Conclusion: A New Vision for Creating a Future That Will Last   Alternative pathways to the future are no longer alternatives, they are imperatives. One such system, associated with emission reduction […]

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Sustainable Food and Land Use: Building a Resilient Future 

September 30, 2025

By Prof. Manahel Thabet, President of the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development Introduction: Sustainable Food and Land for a Better Quality of Life Realization of sustainable practices for quality life has been a dream since attempt to address the global economic, social and health challenges. With a mission to drive transformation, the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development (EFSD) has always promoted sustainability in food and land use, taking it as its guiding tool to development.  In terms of the environment, food and land sustainability are vitally important to both human kind and our world. Through collaboration and engagement with the global community, civil society, private sector and government, the EFSD focuses on food and land systems to establish and implement practical approaches, policies and tools for resource control and management. They also aim to pursue doors of opportunity and shield against tidemarks.  Re-Activating Food and Land Use by EFSD   The EFSD targets sustainable food production. Its ultimate aim, as the issue’s contents hopefully make clear, is to feed more people in ways that sustain and even enhance the environment. The world’s population is rising, and with it the demand for food but not at the cost of environmental devastation and waste.  The EFSD’s main objectives therefore are to demonstrate economically viable, socially acceptable and environmentally sustainable agricultural systems. They also aim to implement various farming options such as climate-smart agriculture and conservation agriculture, sustainable farm packages. Securing and restoring ecosystems including forests, grasslands and wetlands is vital to capture carbon and protect biodiversity.   Land use and management are well covered in the EFSD as well. It offers possibilities for green urban structures, urban forests and sustainable development. But master planning, land control and urban development should not be misused. In partnership with the CFR, the EFSD is supporting the soil health vision by ensuring that our soil, as a cross-border issue, is not polluted and does not deteriorate, but rather remain in structure and volume for successive generations.  Trade-off in Food versus Environment   Food production and environmental protection must be closely interlinked to have a secure future. The connection between agriculture, biodiversity and climate action is stronger than ever.  The EFSD continues to be a leader in the global community, developing prestige around productivity, equity and ecological soundness of food and land systems through research, strategic partnerships, and focused policies  Conclusion: A Green Future for Sustainable Food and Land Use   If these unsustainable practices persist, then future generations will definitely inherit irredeemable debts such as useless land, unpredictable weather and uncertain food. We need an inclusive set of tools to address this.  Sustainable farming, and land management integrated across sectors to respect planetary limit will be key. The future will be grateful for innovation, stewardship and the work of the EFSD for providing us with a right to a healthy environment and fertile soil. 

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Global Renewable Energy: Challenges and Solutions

September 29, 2025

By Prof. Manahel Thabet, President of the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development Introduction: The Global Renewal Becoming an Energy Transition Worth Noticing The world’s in a race to try to meet rising energy needs, and into the climate war it has helped unleash. This is why it has never been more urgent that we transition to renewables. Ironically, whether in the form of smart renewables like wind, solar or hydro, the idea that we could bank on profitably ideal blue skied hyper capitalists realising we’re all of us sitting under an economic power tower eating our shorts and move towards actively sustainable energy is perpetually over the horizon. Given a potential for innovation, ignoring it sets up the world’s cooled economies against the heated demands of energy’s impact on global goals seeking sustainability. Action-adventure paths to a low-resilient future must tumble down our streams of the world, carbon cut beyond all remaining play.  Current Challenges in Renewable Energy Transition  But for under development and energy access issue around the global  we are still not yet reach to make sure time when there is electricity at last. Without revenue and in a house where the cost of renewable is higher than economy, commercial performance and energy usage are unreasonably difficult meeting terms. underdeveloped. But the shift to sustainable energy at least opens some space for tech to current storage, grid and technology on the market management of renewables like solar and wind power , especially in newer grids and smart storage. The rest of world is still trying to come into compliance with antiquated infrastructure and base, meaning slow overall system pace as whole transition to get along just fine with renewable energy. Obstacles are also put up by regulations and other government policies that hinder the purchase of clean energy. When policies are not conducive, it leads to slow progress of projects or renders them unviable. It can be difficult for government and business to know what they should do when the law is murky on how accelerating the deployment of clean energy technology should work. There are also major technological and investment limitations. The momentum behind the technological advances and economic benefits of renewable energy will still be full steam. different velocities and that it takes time for costlier ones to emerge in the innovation sector. But the new energy economy has ground largely to a halt, and even at. due to lack of cheap credit and requisite technical knowledge, falling economic return.   Proposed Solutions   Widespread access to decentralized solar is important because a wider rate of dissemination will have a more profound effect on the ability to provide low-cost, reliable power while avoiding these restrains empowering and enabling social development goals. There can be support for developing countries to subsidies an appropriate level of finance into renewable energy projects in order to provide greater access to clean energy. The infrastructure upgrades need to be worth it and require financial support. Smart grid and energy storage systems are capable of enhancing load balancing. photo Adaptable micro-grids, and rural hydroelectric stations help to re-distribute renewable power. It also spurs the […]

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