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)
Click here to download the PDF version