Unveiling the Economic Value of Ecosystem Services in the UAE’s Coastal Lagoons: A Focus on Ecotourism
As part of a joint initiative with Emirates Nature-WWF, Roland Berger developed an economic model for the valuation of the ecosystem services provided by coastal lagoons in the UAE. This model points towards ecotourism as a promising scenario in which ecosystem services can increase over time, with both nature conservation and socio-development prospering and ultimately contributing towards a Sustainable Blue Economy. Click here for the full article published on the Roland Berger website. Click here for the article published on the Emirates Nature-WWF website. Authors: Karim Haggar, PhD, René Seijger (Roland Berger Partner), Hani Tohme (Roland Berger Partner)
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How measuring the value of biodiversity can help avoid an ecological collapse and fight climate change
This study highlights the critical need for decision-makers and leaders to measure the value of biodiversity and ecosystems services to shift investments to nature-positive projects and avoid an ecological collapse and fight climate change. The study presents a practical five-step approach that governments and businesses can use in all kinds of development projects. Click here for the full study published on the Roland Berger website. Click here for the article published on the Climate Action website. Authors: Karim Haggar, PhD, Claire Pernet (Roland Berger Partner), Hani Tohme (Roland Berger Partner)
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The Critical Role Green Social Entrepreneurs Need To (And Should) Play At Upcoming COP Meetings
With the next two Conference of the Parties (COP) meetings scheduled for Egypt (2022) and the UAE (2023), the global climate spotlight is now firmly on the MENA region. Click here for the full article published by Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.
Authors: Karim Haggar, PhD, Shady Khalil, co-founder and CEO, Greenish, and Mohamed Kamal, co-director, Greenish
Impact travel moves the needle on corporate ESG programs
We discuss how organizations support impact projects to make ESG programs more efficient and internalize sustainability. Click here for the full article published by Sustainability Magazine.
Authors: Karim Haggar, PhD, Co-Founder of a sustainable and educational travel business; and Sam McManus, Founder and Managing Director of Yellow Wood Adventures
Starting and managing a sustainable travel business
My experience starting and managing an award-winning sustainable travel business with a focus on four key success factors for entrepreneurs in this field. Click here for the full article published on Greenbiz.com.
Authors: Karim Haggar, PhD
Five key steps for GCC countries to restart their economies post Covid-19
This article highlights five measures government leaders should focus on in order to promote economic stability and bring people back to work while minimizing the risks of a pandemic such as COVID-19. Click here for the full article published on the Strategy&/PwC website. Click here for the full article published on Zawya (Thomson Reuters). Click here for the full article published on Gulf Business.
Authors: Karim Haggar, PhD, Fadi Adra (Strategy& Partner), Sami Zaki (Strategy& Partner)
How the pandemic is increasing the effectiveness of GCC Governments
The way governments can use crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic to launch and accelerate transformations across governance functions and to increase overall government effectiveness. Click here for the full article published on the Strategy& / PwC website.
Authors: Karim Haggar, PhD, Fadi Adra (Strategy& Partner), Sami Zaki (Strategy& Partner)
«Slum Tours» : voyeurisme ou aide aux démunis?
My perspective (In French) on how tour operators can bring visitors to slums or poor communities around the world while ensuring respect, participation and positive impact. Click here for the full article published by La Presse in Canada.
Authors: Karim Haggar, PhD, Caroline Rodgers (La Presse)
Petit guide du touriste responsable
My guiding principles (In French) on sustainable and responsible travel; to turn travel into a positive impact activity on both local communities and the environment. Click here for the full article published by La Presse in Canada.
Authors: Karim Haggar, PhD, Martine Bouliane (La Presse)
Challenges to Innovation in Developing Economies: The IDEA Pyramid Approach
The article introduces a framework to manage innovation in developing economies developed by IDEA (Innovation in Developing Economies Association).
Authors: Karim Haggar, PhD, Michael Kamel, PhD (PwC Partner), Joseph Nehme (Prof at HEC Paris)
