According to a 2023 survey on public views on sustainability in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, 62 percent of respondents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) believed that the economy should be prioritized over the environment. On the other hand, the greater majority in Morocco favored the environment over the economy. Sustainability practices requiring low to medium effort were prioritized by respondents.
Share of respondents favoring the economy over the environment in the Middle East and North Africa region 2023, by country
Survey sample was equally distributed across six MENA countries: Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Qatar, and UAE.
Survey question was as follows: "To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? The economy should be prioritized even if it means compromising the environment."
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