Conference Theme: Climate Change and its Implications on Arab Economic Development
Organized by Arab Society for Economic Research and Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government, Dubai
Venue: Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government
Date: 4, 5 November 2023
Introduction:
The Arab Society for Economic Research, in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government in Dubai, is organizing its seventeenth scientific conference on the 4th and 5th of November 2023 in Dubai.
The conference titled; "Climate Change and its Implications on Arab Economic Development," will discuss the main themes of climate change impacts, sustainable development, energy transition, and climate finance.
The conference will provide a platform for policymakers and researchers to exchange ideas and develop effective solutions to address the challenges of climate change in the Arab region.
The issue of climate change has gained prominence in global, regional, and national forums due to the significant challenges it poses to economic, human, and natural resources in their social, economic, and environmental dimensions. The Arab region is not immune to these challenges, despite its available human capital and natural and renewable resources, but it also has the potential to benefit from the opportunities that arise from them. Undoubtedly, rigorous scientific research is one of the most potent and proven methods to draw policy recommendations that policymakers can use to address climate change.
The Arab region is undergoing rapid population growth and urbanization, leading to a pattern of demographic shift that could result in future labour force shortages. Around 18 of the 22 Arab countries suffer from at least one or various forms of water scarcity. The energy sector is no different as it poses significant challenges to both oil-exporting and oil-importing countries. The dependence on fossil energy also threatens the stability of oil-producing countries, highlighting the need for the energy transition to ensure sustainable development.
The economic damages caused by climate change in the Arab region have already exceeded $40 billion since the turn of the century, according to recent research findings. Nevertheless, the global trend towards addressing climate issues provides a unique opportunity for researchers, scientists, and specialists in the region to map potential scenarios, explore opportunities, and identify risks as we evolve our approach to facing the climate crisis. The most recent iteration of the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP) held in Sharm El- Sheikh, Egypt, COP27, in 2022, followed by COP28 in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, provides a vital incentive for the competent stakeholders in the region to produce working papers, scientific research, and applied studies that serve policymakers in addressing the challenges of climate change and seizing the most significant opportunities.
The Arab Society for Economic Research, in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government in Dubai, is organizing its seventeenth scientific conference on the 4th and 5th of November 2023 in Dubai.
The conference titled; "Climate Change and its Implications on Arab Economic Development," will discuss the main themes of climate change impacts, sustainable development, energy transition, and climate finance.
The conference will provide a platform for policymakers and researchers to exchange ideas and develop effective solutions to address the challenges of climate change in the Arab region.
The conference will discuss the following themes:
1. The Impact of Climate Change on Sustainable Development in the Arab Region and developing economies
2. The Future of Water, Food, and Energy in the Arab region and developing economies