The World Goetheanum Forum (WGF), hosted at SEKEM Farm in Egypt from 24-28 September, gathered 300 experts from 23 countries under the theme “Re-think, Re-feel and Re-Do Sustainable Development.” The event served as a testament to SEKEM’s 48-year-old legacy as a global blueprint for holistic sustainability.

The forum’s success stemmed from its dynamic blend of intellectual discourse and experiential learning. Attendees directly engaged in organic farming activities and explored SEKEM’s fully integrated ecosystem, from its composting facility and medical center to companies such as ISIS and NatureTex. These hands-on experiences anchored discussions in real-world impact, illustrating how regenerative practices can revitalize communities and ecosystems alike.

One of the forum’s pivotal outcomes was the articulation of a shared framework for a new narrative for sustainable development as an ‘Art of Becoming’. This narrative brings together six interrelated dimensions, uniting Justice in Social Relationships, Solidarity in Economic Value Creation, Freedom in Cultural Human Development, and Co-creation in Ecology, all nourished by Inner and Outer Spiritual Sources.

Through focus groups on governance, the Economy of Love (EoL) standard, and COP30 collaboration, SEKEM cemented its position as a global thought leader in regenerative transformation. The WGF highlighted that sustainable development must evolve from policy to practice, from conversation to collective action.

The ultimate commitment is clear: to leverage SEKEM’s enduring success while collaborating with partners worldwide to reinforce a new sustainable development narrative that delivers truly regenerative impact for global communities.

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