'Post-2015' presents green growth opportunities for Gulf oil exporters

Starting with a discussion on the origins of the green growth concept, this article looks at how green growth and green economy policies relate to the post-2015 development agenda and global efforts to prevent dangerous climate change. It explains how the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states relate to the green growth agenda and how they have been participating in advancing the UN sustainable development agenda, particularly in the area of sustainable energy. The article concludes by discussing how green growth and green economy policies can help Gulf oil-exporting countries reap the benefits of the new development agenda and the global shift to zero-carbon