Investment of Kuwait's natural resources : an integrated management approach to Kuwait's environmental problems

Abstract EN

Kuwait, which is a mono product economy, has been on a path of rapid economic growth through production and marketing of oil.

Though the standard of living has improved in monetary terms, this growth has resulted in environmental degradation. Earth, Air, Water and Noise pollution as a result of the oil sector expansion without consideration to environmental issues is resulting in Kuwait slipping in the world rankings with respect to environmental indicators denoting the quality of life. This research paper analyzes the various environmental related problems, in particular pollution, affecting the life of the average citized.

The reasearch also aims to find out whether Kuwait, in its pursuit of a luxurious standard of living, has wantonly or otherwise, damaged the environment through improper investment of its natural resources and the attitude of the Managers and key decision makers towards environmental problems.