The unprecedented worldwide expansion of trade and the rapid growth of industrial sector in many parts of the world have caused a serious degradation of the environment on a global scale. No wonder that a reconciliation of trade objectives with the protection of the environment is regarded as one of the major challenges facing humanity. Nowadays, the environmental concerns constitute the integral part of policies, agreements or legislations that govern international trade and investment. For example, stringent World Bank’s environmental standards are becoming adopted as a minimum requirement for internationally financed projects. That puts a lot of pressure on many “emerging market” countries, as they aspire to fruitful participation in the global economy.

Quite recently, some Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries have unveiled their plans to monitor changes in the environment, enhance the quality of policies aimed at the protection of the environment, and raise public awareness of environmental issues through education.

To assist them in addressing their trade-related environmental concerns, WTU has decided to launch the Executive MBA in Trade & Environment.

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