Arab Atlas of Footprint & Biocapacity
described in the following sections. Nevertheless, trade and cooperation will need to be situated within a broader framework. Therefore, it is essential to conduct negotiations at both the international, regional and sub-regional levels simultaneously.
With environmental issues, primarily biocapacity and water, at the forefront, such cooperation towards more free trade has the potential to lift the region into an economically competitive position, whilst ensuring wellbeing for all.
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