Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• Majidreza Momeni ¹
• Fatemeh Damirchi ²

¹ "Associate Professor of International Relations, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran."

² "PhD Candidate in Regional Studies, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran"

Abstract

Globalization, as one of the complex transformations of the modern era, has created an interconnected global network. One key aspect of globalization is the growing focus on environmental issues worldwide. In this context, the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have been influenced by international trends due to their economic ties with the global market. As a result, the green economy has become a vital strategy in their development policies. This study examines the impact of globalization on green economy policymaking in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The key question is: how has globalization influenced green economy policymaking in these countries from 2015 to 2024? The hypothesis suggests that globalization, by integrating these nations into the global economy, has encouraged investment in renewable energy and green infrastructure. It has also pushed them toward compliance with environmental agreements and a transition to a sustainable economy. To test this hypothesis, a mixed-method approach and process-tracing technique have been used to analyze the causal mechanisms through which globalization has shaped green economy policies in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Keywords

• Globalization
• Green Economy
• Environmental Agreements
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE

Main Subjects

• Political economy