This session will address the critical role of climate actions, including in the areas of technology, innovation and finance, in combating desertification and promoting sustainable desert economies. For instance, panellists will discuss funding mechanisms aimed at restoring degraded lands, supporting sustainable agriculture, and fostering economic development in arid regions.
The conversation will also include successful projects that demonstrate the potential for green investments to revitalize desert economies.
Speakers to be confirmed:
- Vanina Farber, Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Dean of Executive MBA, IMD
Pervez N. Ghauri is Professor of International Business at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. From September 2015 to March 2018, he was Director of PhD Programmes. This role entailed, management, education and policy issues for all (150) PhD students and supervisors in the school. The programme was reorganized to introduce several new policy issues.
His current research includes the MNEDEVELOP project, which is examining how Multinationals from advanced markets can contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by creatively serving disadvantaged communities in emerging markets, and create competitive advantage at the same time.
Professor Ghauri was founding Editor in Chief for International Business Review (IBR) and Consulting Editor for Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS) since 2017, and is a Fellow of AIB and EIBA. He is an academic adviser and keynote speaker for several universities and institutions and has appeared on many TV and social media channels across the academic discipline and industry, including:
- Interview with Academy of International Business
- Q&A with Birmingham Chambers of Commerce on Brexit deal
- The Inclusive Digital Model (IDModel) with Oxford University Department of International Development
- Article ‘Why the UK should stop talking tough on a no-deal Brexit’, The Conversation (2020)
- Panel discussion on ‘Brexit Talks: Deal or no deal?’, TRT WOrld (2020)
Detailed social media engagement activities are available at Professor Ghauri's personal website.
