Sustainable Horizons embodies the NEF’s commitment to advancing a future where economic growth and environmental stewardship are not mutually exclusive but mutually reinforcing. 

India today stands at a critical juncture: rapid industrial expansion, urbanisation and agricultural transitions are reshaping the economic landscape, even as climate stress, resource scarcity and ecological degradation pose existential challenges. Within this context, Sustainable Horizons seeks to frame sustainability not merely as an environmental ideal but as a foundational principle for inclusive growth, green innovation and long-term national resilience.

Through this focus area, NEF undertakes interdisciplinary research on themes such as renewable energy transitions, circular economy pathways, sustainable agriculture, climate finance and biodiversity conservation. By bridging scientific insight with economic rationale, the Forum provides actionable policy recommendations that can guide India’s ministries, state governments and development institutions towards low-carbon and equitable growth trajectories.

NEF relentlessly works to translate sustainability from a global discourse into a grounded Indian policy agenda.

Ultimately, Sustainable Horizons reflects NEF’s belief that sustainable development is not a peripheral concern but the core of India’s economic future. By aligning ecological balance with economic ambition, NEF strives to ensure that India’s progress in the twenty-first century is not only prosperous but also enduring and just.