Rabih El Fadel is a sustainability pioneer with over 35 years of international experience in low‑carbon development, energy‑efficient design, and climate‑resilient planning. As Managing Director of ZEF Concepts Limited and Co‑Founder of Phyla, he has led transformative projects across Europe, the Middle East, USA, and Africa, shaping energy master plans and sustainability frameworks for major developments worldwide.
Through ZEF, Rabih’s work on the Great Green Wall gave him incredible insight into the human and environmental impacts of land degradation, from migration to food insecurity, reinforcing his commitment to community‑centered climate solutions.
Through Phyla, he champions an approach that empowers local communities to restore degraded lands and secure essential resources such as clean air, food, energy, and biodiversity.
At the heart of Rabih’s work is the conviction that sustainability is a powerful tool to transform natural, financial, human, and social resources into lasting value.
