Sekem Effect - How a Sustainable Community Can Transform Egypt and the World

The remarkable story of Sekem, a sustainable community which thrives in the Egyptian desert. Explores their pioneering vision for the future in ecology, economics, culture and social change. Important and inspiring.

About the author

Helmy Abouleish is the Chief Executive of Sekem, and son of founder Dr Ibrahim Abouleish. He is a member of several international organisations, including the World Economic Forum and the World Future Council, and is president of Demeter International. Helmy is a popular speaker at international events and conferences on the subject of sustainable development. He lives with his family at Sekem, north-east of Cairo, Egypt.Christine Arlt is the managing director of the German branch of Friends of Sekem. She lives in Cologne, Germany.Jeff Martin is a translator from the USA. He studied anthroposophy at Emerson College, England, and worked as a business analyst and consultant across Europe. Now retired, he has translated several books, including Becoming Fully Human by Rudolf Steiner. He lives in France.

Product details

• Authors: Helmy Abouleish, Helmy Arlt Abouleish, Christine Arlt, Christine Arlt, Helmy Abouleish
• Assisted by: Martin Jeff (Translation)
• Publisher: Floris Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.06.2025
• EAN: 9781782509431
• ISBN: 978-1-78250-943-1
• No. of pages: 172
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food; Egypt, Sustainable agriculture, Environmentally-friendly (‘green’) architecture and design, Circular economic systems, Marketing for change / Cause-related marketing