Professor Dr Eng. Furat Al-Faraj is a highly esteemed academic and international expert with more than 30 years of leadership experience in both higher education and industry. He is recognised for his strategic foresight and dedication to innovation, having made substantial contributions to policy and strategic decisions that promote the achievement of sustainable development goals. Throughout his career, he has established a robust and diverse network of colleagues, collaborators, and clients across various sectors and countries. His consulting endeavours, especially with international organisations, have significantly influenced global policies and development objectives, particularly in relation to sustainability in the context of a changing climate. His recent consulting projects address the interconnections between the SDGs, the SDG6-Policy Sypport System, and the nexus of water, energy, food security, and ecosystems, as well as issues related to women, peace, and security in a changing climate.