We are witnessing profound changes in the Arab world that could give way to a more sustainable world. For a sustainable revolution to take hold the Arab world must become responsible stewards of their natural resources. Norway offers a model of how to put oil and gas reserves to work for a more sustainable future. Since 1996, the Norwegian government has invested over $240 billion of its oil revenues into social welfare initiatives, on the one hand, and renewable energy projects, such as hydro and wind power.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Norway a Model of Sustainability for the Arab World
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Algeria,
Arab Spring,
Bahrain,
developing world,
Egypt,
energy,
Green,
Iraq,
Jordan,
Kuwait,
Libya,
Middle East,
Morocco,
North Africa,
Oman,
Saudi Arabia,
sustainable,
Syria,
Tunisia,
Yemen
Arab Spring and the Environment
The Arab Spring movement has radically changed the political landscape of the Middle East and North Africa. At this critical juncture many are asking questions about the impact these change will have on environmental issues in the region.
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