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  • Introduction - Climate Crossroads – Gulf Decarbonization and the Legacy of Oil

  • Justin Dargin, University of Oxford
  • Book:
    The Gulf's Climate Reckoning
    Published online:
    13 October 2025
    Print publication:
    30 October 2025, pp 1-12
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    This foundational chapter initiates a critical examination of the Gulf region’s multifaceted decarbonization strategies. Having traditionally thrived on hydrocarbon wealth, the region now confronts an interconnected nexus of challenges: climate action, economic diversification, and geopolitical realignments. This introduction contends that decarbonization in the Gulf extends beyond environmental imperatives; rather it represents a calculated maneuver to transcend the enduring constraints of the “dual economy” model, a legacy of colonialism. By adopting sustainable practices, Gulf states seek to reshape the established economic order and secure their positions as modern developmental states.

    Finally, the chapter outlines a structural roadmap for the book. This roadmap offers both a chronological and thematic guide, aiding the reader in navigating the complexities of the Gulf’s multifaceted journey toward a decarbonized, diversified, and sustainable future.