Blog Posts — Fast Forward 2030

Reflections on Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies: The Politics of Saving the Planet by Neil McCulloch

Reflections on Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies: The Politics of Saving the Planet by Neil McCulloch

This blog post written by Ma YingFang, IGP student, explores the work of Neil McCulloch, who dives deep into the hidden world of fossil fuel subsidies and reveals their devastating impact on both people and the planet. Far from a technical policy manual, his book Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies uncovers how trillions in public money are funneled into dirty energy systems under the guise of helping the poor, while in reality, they benefit the wealthy and entrench inequality. Through real-world stories from countries like Indonesia, Ghana, and France, McCulloch argues that reform is not only necessary but possible, if we tailor solutions to local contexts and demand transparency. His message is urgent: ending fossil fuel subsidies isn’t just about budgets, it’s about survival.

UKFast Forward 203021 May 2025Glided Acorn BookshopComment

Bridging the Gap: How FemTech is Reshaping Women’s Health

Bridging the Gap: How FemTech is Reshaping Women’s Health

This blog explores how FemTech is reshaping women’s healthcare, highlighting funding gaps, research limitations, and data challenges as the key barriers, while showcasing the innovative solutions entrepreneurs are developing to bridge these divides. The discussion emphasized the urgent need for better data, stronger investment, and deeper integration with existing healthcare systems to create lasting impact.

UKInstitute for Global Prosperity28 March 2025Fast Forward 2030Comment

Sustainable Food: How to Fix the Animal Problem

Sustainable Food: How to Fix the Animal Problem

Facing sustainable food system challenges, essential questions arise: How do animal farming's environmental and ethical issues influence our choices? What strategies reduce meat consumption and improve animal welfare? How can regenerative farming and alternative proteins aid a healthier planet? Finally, how do we manage emerging technology ownership for equitable access to sustainable practices? This article addresses these key topics.

UKInstitute for Global Prosperity23 January 2025Fast Forward 2030food, farming, animalComment

Safi Organics: Cultivating Change in the Agroecology Sector through Fertilizer Innovation

Safi Organics: Cultivating Change in the Agroecology Sector through Fertilizer Innovation

A conversation with Samuel Rigu - In the heart of Kenya, where agriculture is the lifeblood of communities, Safi Organics stands as a beacon of sustainable change. Founded with a vision to transform the agricultural landscape, Safi Organics thrives on innovation that goes beyond conventional boundaries.

AfricaFast Forward 203030 January 2024Safi OrganicsAgriculture, Innovation, Rural CommunitiesComment

The Doughnut: A Framework for the Entrepreneurs Taking on 21st Century Challenges

The Doughnut: A Framework for the Entrepreneurs Taking on 21st Century Challenges

How can we provide social foundations for all within our ecological limits? What kind of economic mindset would get us there? How should entrepreneurs think about their business and its role in resources and the natural world?

UKFast Forward 20304 October 2023Framework, The Doughnut EconomyComment

Integrating SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing in Lebanon's Health Care

Integrating SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing in Lebanon's Health Care

Is healthcare an individual act of fighting a disease, or is it a system that intertwines prevention measures, a lively environment conducive to life and wellbeing and an empathetic stance that ensures no human is denied attention to maintain their health?

LebanonJoanna Jurdi6 May 2022SDG 3, Good Health and WellbeingComment

How SDG 10 Reducing Inequality Can Help SDG 1 End Poverty

How SDG 10 Reducing Inequality Can Help SDG 1 End Poverty

The targets of SDG 1, End Poverty, include eradicating extreme poverty and reducing at least half the number of people living in poor conditions. Based on those targets, we can identify two causes of that hardship which are: …

LebanonJoanna Jurdi4 February 2022SDG 1, SDG 10, Reducing Inequality, End PovertyComment

SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions in Protecting Fundamental Freedoms

SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions in Protecting Fundamental Freedoms

Have you ever faced this dilemma: How do you react when facing or witnessing an injustice? Would you speak up even if it puts your life at risk? This dilemma has cost Lebanon a heavy price, from the many brilliant minds who fled the country to the heroes who were killed because they had the courage to stand up for their compatriots.

LebanonJoanna Jurdi27 December 2021SDG 16, PeaceComment

Instigating Debates on SDGs for Ongoing Dialogue and Evolving Projects: Lebanon Case Study

Instigating Debates on SDGs for Ongoing Dialogue and Evolving Projects: Lebanon Case Study

Have you felt a sense of gratification from being a mentor or sharing knowledge and insight? In Fast Forward 2030 Lebanon, we make it our mission to open space to introduce and discuss Sustainable Development Goals.

LebanonJoanna Jurdi29 June 2021SDG WorkshopComment

Moving Lebanon Forward to SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Moving Lebanon Forward to SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG8 promotes sustained and inclusive economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. Its leading indicators are adjusted GDP growth, adults with an account at a financial institution, and unemployment rate. Until 2019, Lebanon had major challenges, especially concerning GDP growth and unemployment.

LebanonJoanna Jurdi28 May 2021SDG 8, Decent Work and Economic GrowthComment

A Tribute to Nawal El Saadawi: Advocate of Women's Rights in Middle East

A Tribute to Nawal El Saadawi: Advocate of Women's Rights in Middle East

To all of you, my dear fellow human rights advocates and women's rights enthusiasts, this year marks the loss of a great Gender Equality hero who inspired us all with her courage and avant-garde vision of a better life quality based on social justice, Nawal El Saadawi.

LebanonJoanna Jurdi9 April 2021Gender Equality, Human RightsComment

Reflecting on Dr. Mohamed Al Ajami Story: Does the Current Healthcare System Runs Against Our Wellbeing?

Reflecting on Dr. Mohamed Al Ajami Story: Does the Current Healthcare System Runs Against Our Wellbeing?

On March 28th 2021, Dr. Mohamed Al Ajami died at a hospital entrance. He was denied access to emergency health care after having been in a car accident that crushed his abdomen. Who’s to blame? A ruthless, inhumane, heartless hospital administration?

LebanonJoanna Jurdi9 April 2021SDG 3, Good Health and Wellbeing, HealthcareComment

Integrating SDG 13: Climate Action into Your Business Model

Integrating SDG 13: Climate Action into Your Business Model

On Tuesday, 16th April, our event ‘Integrating Climate Action into your Business Model: Ideas for Entrepreneurs’ brought together entrepreneurs, ‘wantrepreneurs’ and impact leaders to consider how businesses can adopt more sustainable practices to meet the aims of both SDG 13, Climate Action, and the Paris Agreement.

UKInstitute for Global Prosperity18 April 2019Climate Action, SDG 13, Event HighlightComment

Tumultuous Political Atmosphere: What Can New Economy Businesses Do?

Tumultuous Political Atmosphere: What Can New Economy Businesses Do?

If the last two years of politics have shown us anything, the desire for change is as high as it has been. To win over the hearts and minds of consumers, forward-thinking businesses need to take a leaf from the progressive resurgence and offer a bold, hopeful and attainable vision of the future.

UKInstitute for Global Prosperity9 June 2017Politic, OpinionComment

Global Millennial Survey: A Generational Shift Away From Short-Termism

Global Millennial Survey: A Generational Shift Away From Short-Termism

With society confronted by some of the biggest challenges it has ever faced, it isn’t surprising that people are starting to think about their work, careers and assets differently. There are now several extensive workforce surveys of the ‘millennial’ - anyone born between the early 80’s and the mid 90’s - that confirm a shift in how they approach their careers.

UKInstitute for Global Prosperity13 December 2016Opinion, Response, MillennialComment

The Rise of Donald Trump: The Urgent Need for a Fresh Approach by Businesses

The Rise of Donald Trump: The Urgent Need for a Fresh Approach by Businesses

The main aim of the Sustainable Development Goals, due in 2030, is to “free the human race from the tyranny of poverty and want and to heal and secure our planet”. The election of Donald Trump, and the general political atmosphere that has emerged show that at the moment, we are moving in the opposite direction.

UKInstitute for Global Prosperity22 October 2016Politic, OpinionComment

Delivering on the SDGs will Require a System Reboot

Delivering on the SDGs will Require a System Reboot

The year of 2015 has been heralded as setting out a new roadmap for ‘sustainable development’ with both the SDGs and COP21 having delivered more clarity than we have had for a long time on the biggest challenges of our times.

UKInstitute for Global Prosperity3 February 2016OpinionComment