Future Trends in Sustainable Development: Innovation, Resilience, and Inclusive Governance
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global | NEYA Global Publishing
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tech-gl-imp-08
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About the Article
This article explores emerging trends shaping the future of sustainable development, with a focus on technological innovation, resilience-building, and inclusive governance.
Key themes include the role of digital technologies such as AI, blockchain, and IoT in improving accountability; the rise of the green and circular economy; climate resilience strategies such as ecosystem-based adaptation; and the growing significance of social entrepreneurship, public-private partnerships, renewable energy, and smart urban planning.
Case studies from Kenya, Colombia, Mexico, Bangladesh, and Sub-Saharan Africa illustrate practical pathways for scaling innovation while strengthening equity and local ownership. The article highlights how youth engagement, sustainable agriculture, and community-led governance will remain critical drivers of progress toward resilient, inclusive, and sustainable futures.
Key Topics
- Digital innovation and technological transformation in development
- Green economy transitions and circular models
- Climate resilience and ecosystem-based adaptation
- Social entrepreneurship and impact investment
- Renewable energy expansion and decentralized solutions
- Smart cities and urban sustainability
- Sustainable agriculture and food security
- Youth engagement and generational change
- Building resilient and inclusive communities
Academic Value
The article contributes to interdisciplinary scholarship on global governance, innovation, and resilience. For practitioners, it offers actionable strategies for aligning policies, programs, and partnerships with both global frameworks and localized realities. For academics, it underscores the importance of bridging global and local perspectives in sustainable development research.
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Future Trends in Sustainable Development: Innovation, Resilience, and Inclusive Governance. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tech-gl-imp-08
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