This paper discusses the water crisis in Abu Dhabi and proposes a set of water sustainability indicators for the city. The indicators are divided into four categories: water availability, water quality, water use efficiency, and policy and governance.

TOWARD GREEN CONSUMPTION: WHAT MAKES US CARE?

Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 5 2.0 Literature Review 8 2.1 Overview of Green Consumption 8 2.2 Global Perspective of Green Consumption 9 2.3 Factors influencing green packaging across the globe: 10 2.4 The trend of Green Consumption in the United Arab Emirates 11 2.5 Existing issues faced by UAE: 12 2.6 Motivational Approach towards Green Consumption 13 2.7 Planned Behaviour Theory 16 2.8 Strategic initiatives applied by the UAE government: 20 3.0 Problem Definition 21 4.0 Study Hypotheses 22 4.1 Hypothesis Overview 22 4.2 Conceptual Framework 22 5.0 Study Methodology 24 5.1 Research Design 24 5.2 Data Collection Method 24 5.3 Data Analysis Plan 25 5.4 Sampling Frame 25 6.0 Initial References 26 Appendix: 32 1.0 Introduction It is evident that the consumption rate of world’s resources is way out of the recommended levels. Neither governments, organizations, nor citizens could igonre this reality. Environmental concerns have pushed organizations and governments to shift their focus to use biodegradable materials. Hamerman et al. (2017) note that climate change and other sustainability issues of global interest has pushed global economies to come to an agreement that there is need to contain the consumption levels that

Proposing water sustainability indicators for Abu Dhabi's water crisis, categorized into availability, quality, efficiency, and governance.

Water Sustainability Indicators for Abu Dhabi's

Urban Growth in Arid Environments: Developing Water Sustainability Indicators for Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Environmental science

This paper highlights three major environmental issues faced by the United Arab Emirates and their possible solutions. The paper identifies that the country is dealing with numerous environmental issues due to increasing and quick development, increasing population and demand. The three major environmental issues are limited water sources, land degradation and desertification, and air pollution. The paper also provides possible solutions to these issues.

Urban Growth in Arid Environments: Developing Water Sustainability Indicators for Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Environmental Issues Faced by UAE and Their Solutionslg...

Environmental Issues Faced by UAE and Their Solutions