In this interview, Prof. Hania Nakkash, ARSFC Conference Chair and Dean of Graduate Studies and Research at Beirut Arab University, discusses the role of young people in shaping a more sustainable future.
Speaking in the context of ARSFC 2026, Prof. Nakkash explores how Lebanese university students can contribute new perspectives to conversations around sustainability, why universities should create opportunities for students to engage with real-world challenges, and how research can become more accessible and relevant to young people and wider communities.
The conversation also highlights the importance of giving students a public platform to share their ideas, including the upcoming student writing competition launched by Enmaeya and the Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development at Beirut Arab University. The initiative encourages students to connect the Sustainable Development Goals with their own experiences, communities, university, and Lebanon, turning their perspectives into published opinion pieces and meaningful dialogue.
