Beyond 2030: Forging New Pathways for Global Sustainability, Dr Connie Mitchell, Dr Israa Fardous

Dr Connie Mitchell
Director, Teaching and Learning Center
Director, Writing and Tutoring Center
Prince Sultan University
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Dr Israa Fardous
Faculty Member
Interior Design Department
Prince Sultan University
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia

Purpose: This chapter examines research on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to propose strategies for advancing sustainability beyond 2030. It argues for a renewed global-local responsibility framework to ensure transformative, community-driven action.
Design/Methodology: A conceptual, qualitative literature review identifies emerging priorities for sustainability beyond 2030.
Findings: The future agenda should move beyond existing objectives toward an inclusive, participatory model informed by Voluntary National Reviews, higher education, and cross-sector partnerships. Three priorities are emphasised: adapting sustainability indicators to local contexts and indigenous knowledge, fostering collaboration among governments, academia, business, and civil society, and promoting resilience and ethical use of technology.
Originality/Value: The chapter introduces the Adaptive Sustainability Triangle, highlighting context-specific pathways, collaborative governance, and ethical, resilient systems.
Implications: A shift toward practical strategies is essential to localise indicators, strengthen cross-sector collaboration, and ensure ethical technology application for sustainable development.
Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Post-2030 Agenda; Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs); Indicators; Resilience; Adaptive Pathways; Collaboration; Ethics, Sustainability; Higher Education Partnerships.