Putting GCC cities in the loop

Cities in the GCC account for 85% of the region’s population and are a vital part of the economy. Yet rising urbanization is putting increased pressure on natural resources and is producing waste and emissions in unprecedented volumes.

The circular model offers a framework for sustainable growth by saving on wasteful consumption, extracting value from waste, and by creating new job opportunities. Broader environmental and social benefits also ensue.

Incorporating circular initiatives in urban areas can generate savings in the GCC of US$138 billion by 2030, corresponding to up to 1 percent of the region’s cumulative GDP from 2020-2030. It can also reduce emissions by 150 million tons, virtually the CO2 emissions of Netherlands in 2015.

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