Workshop 1 / GRM 2024
Carbon Neutrality in the GCC: Between good-intentioned pledges and the harsh reality

Abstract

The global movement towards lower carbon emissions is materializing in the form of pledges by companies and governments to become “Carbon Neutral”. While the main and direct benefits of a carbon-neutral future are the anticipated reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions, indirect benefits and payoffs are numerous, including improved air quality, reduced healthcare costs, job creation, and improvements in the overall quality of life among others. Despite the anticipated benefits and global push towards carbon neutrality, it was only recently that GCC countries released statements in the form of pledges in that regard. Such positions were taken just before the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) for the most part and varied in their level of commitment. Numerous barriers are believed to hinder such commitments but have not been fully studied in the literature. The goal of this workshop is to explore the current state, opportunities, and challenges related to a carbon-neutral future for the GCC states. It aims to attract participants from diverse disciplines and sectors such as policymakers, engineers, educators, researchers and innovators, and experts in relevant fields. The resulting exchange of knowledge is integral to a better and clearer understanding of the challenges ahead of Gulf countries in their pursuit of a less carbon-intensive future.




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Directors


Ahmed

Badran

Associate Professor of Public Policy Associate Professor of Public Policy, Department of International Affairs
Qatar University



Dr. Elie

Azar

Associate Professor -
Carleton University Canada



Dr. Wael

Abdel Samad

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering -
Rochester Institute of Technology


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