Creating a Sustainable Future Through Higher Education
As nations across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) advance ambitious National Visions, Higher Education institutions have become central to achieving these strategic goals. This engaging session, part of the “Igniting Impact Programme” hosted by Knowledge E, explores how universities can bridge the gap between national policy and on-the-ground sustainability literacy.
Join us to learn how your institution can become a primary driver of a sustainable future for the region and align institutional strategy with national priorities.
- Tuesday, 2 June 2026
- 2 PM (GST)
Key Takeouts:
- An overview of how regional expertise is being used to champion sustainable development in education.
- How to use internationally recognised tools to measure and enhance sustainability literacy within your institution.
- Navigating the broader challenges and opportunities of embedding sustainability across diverse disciplines.
- The role of standardised assessment in securing institutional accreditation and demonstrating regional leadership.
Panel:
Kamran Kardan
CEO and Founder, Knowledge E
Kamran is the Founder and CEO of Knowledge E and the visionary behind Zendy. With over 20 years of experience in global publishing, he is dedicated to dismantling barriers to information. He founded Knowledge E in 2012 to support research and education in the MENA region, later launching Zendy as a mission-driven, AI-powered platform to provide affordable access to scholarly literature worldwide.
Jean-christophe (JC) Carteron
Co-founder & President, Sulitest Impact
Jean-Christophe Carteron is the President of Sulitest, a global movement that has been working to boost sustainability literacy since 2013. Previously, he led corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy at Kedge Business School in France for 14 years. M. Carteron is a Board Member of various NGOs, co-chair of the UN-backed Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI), and a key figure in social responsibility and sustainability assessment for higher education. He has an MBA from Kedge Business School.
Moderator:
Lisette van Kesssel
Head of Marketing, Zendy
Lisette oversees marketing for both Knowledge E and Zendy, driving global brand visibility and user engagement. She brings extensive experience in digital strategy and brand management to the team. A strong advocate for social impact and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Lisette focuses on connecting emerging research communities with the resources they need to thrive.