Program overview
This three-day executive program, co-designed with KAUST, examines sustainability through the interconnected themes of context, challenges, and solutions. With reference to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and national sustainability priorities, the program explores the global and regional dynamics shaping sustainability, as well as the roles of policy, governance, markets, science, and technology in advancing sustainable development.
Through keynotes, master classes, and interactive workshops, participants will examine systems approaches to public policy, the geopolitical context of energy, resilient climate and energy policy, sectoral transformation, and the human dimensions of energy use. The program also addresses implementation within complex organizations, life-cycle thinking, and the opportunities and risks associated with the energy-digital nexus. Practical workshops will connect these themes to sustainability decision-making and approaches to developing sustainable, resilient cities.
Mode of learning
In-person
Location
KSPP
Language
English
Duration
3 Days
Program Start
November 23, 2026
Program end
November 25, 2026
Program hours
09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Learning Outcomes
Apply systems and life-cycle thinking to assess complex sustainability challenges and inform policy and organizational decisions.
Analyze how geopolitics, governance, markets, and technology shape sustainability globally and in Saudi Arabia.
Evaluate sectoral transformation pathways and the role of climate and energy policy in supporting resilient development.
Assess how energy poverty and human behavior influence energy use and the effectiveness of sustainability interventions.
Identify opportunities to integrate sustainability into organizational strategy, operations, and investment, including opportunities and risks associated with the energy-digital nexus.
Translate program insights into practical actions and initiatives relevant to their organizations or professional contexts.
Who Should Attend?
Professionals from diverse sectors
Professionals working in energy, the environment, public policy, engineering, urban planning, and related fields.
Early and Mid-career professionals
Those with approximately 2-10 years of experience who seek to strengthen their expertise in sustainability-focused public policy and organizational implementation.
Innovation Driven
Change-makers and innovators interested in advancing sustainability within their organizations, sectors, or institutions, and applying data and behavioral insights to decision-making.
English Language Proficiency
As the program is delivered in English, applicants should be proficient in both written and spoken English.
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