EXPLORE THE ECO-TRANSITION & CIRCULARITY PROGRAM
Rethinking how economies function and proposing strategies for alternative business models
business models and eco-transition is the aim of not only extending product and service lifecycles
Embedding circularity and sustainability at the core of initiatives contributes to the protection of
nature and its invaluable resources (
EEA, 2023).
In alignment with these principles, ETC is designed to encourage a regenerative society by fostering circularity and divesting away from unsustainable practices. ETC aims to enhance environmental stewardship among citizens and organizations, promote resource efficiency, and inspire innovative solutions for sustainable development. The program addresses pressing environmental issues such as waste management, recycling, circular economy, green transition, and resource efficiency.
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WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE
The program’s main objective is to remove the binary between people and nature by taking action that is based on consensus building through local priorities. It will accomplish these through bridging the three following tenants:
OUR AREAS OF ACTION
MEET THE PROGRAM LEAD
Dr. Alain Daou is the Director of AUB-NCC and the founding Dean of the Faculty of Business at the American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo. He also serves as an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB) at AUB. Before joining academia, Dr. Daou worked for a decade with non-profit organizations in roles span
ning project management, consulting, and advisory across Canada, Central America, the Middle East, and Africa.
Dr. Daou holds a Bachelor’s in International Management, an MBA in International Development and Humanitarian Action, a PhD in Management, and completed postdoctoral research in social entrepreneurship. His research focuses on social and environmental entrepreneurship, the circular economy, and crisis-based organizational strategies, with a particular interest in how social enterprises, SMEs, and non-profits scale sustainably and create broad positive impact. His interests also encompass sustainable business models, social innovation, and entrepreneurship in response to global challenges.
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