The GSSI
The idea for the Global Strategic Studies Institute was conceived in 2006 and has finally come into fruition after much consideration and extensive academic research. Our organization is concerned with providing a greater good to the globe through environmental agenda. Our aim is to provide a role model for local and international communities willing to contribute in our initiative. Together we will increase awareness of environmental issues, tackle the problems and provide effective solutions.
"Environmental agenda should be an essential, long term consideration for all companies and governments."
Statement of Intent
With the largest reserves of petroleum in the world, the Saudi Arabian oil and petrochemical industries are impressive in terms of their size and the revenues they produce. However, the scale of these industries and the countries reliance on fossil fuel for energy exposes the country to increasing environmental hazards. Therefore, it is not surprising that environmental agenda in Saudi Arabia is taken very seriously and the governments commitment to invest in energy efficient technologies.
The following quote from the Saudi Minister of Foreign affairs summarizes the GSSI's project scope, targets, interested parties and goals:
"To continue worldwide economic growth, Saudi Arabia has increased its oil production capacity in order to stabilize oil markets, to ensure the continued flow of sufficient oil, and curb artificially high prices. Saudi Arabia hosts the secretariat general of the energy forum, which it established as a forum for discussing areas of cooperation and dialogue between oil-consuming and oil producing countries. Increased cooperation between these countries will contribute directly to the stabilization of oil markets, oil being of course an essential strategic commodity for sustained global economic growth. As a signatory to international agreements protecting the environment, including the Kyoto Protocol, Saudi Arabia participates positively in all international efforts to protect the environment.
The international community is hopefully able to adopt policies that combine economic growth a better protection of the environment. The key to continuing environmental problems, including climate change, lies in the continuing to develop energy efficiency technologies. International efforts in this regard must be based on the principle of shared but varies responsibility between the developed and developing countries."
HRH Prince Saud Al-Faisal Minister of Foreign Affairs
"I strongly believe that Prince Saud's statement will constitute my environmental projects locally, regionaly, and globally for a better future to the next generation and to encourage peace and harmony within a healthy environment."
HRH Prince Faisal Bin Turki Al- Faisal
Our Patron
Faisal Bin Turki Al Faisal
Faisal bin Turki studied International Relations at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University. Prince Faisal also studied at Calvin College, American Intercontinental University. Most recently he obtained an MSc in Environmental Policy Planning and Regulation from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
In 1999 he founded Blue Reef Divers which currently has three scuba diving schools across the Kingdom and runs a series of costal conservation projects. Since 2002 he has been a Director of Project Aware in association with PADI and the Saudi Arabian National Commission for Wild Life & Conservation. In 2007 Prince Faisal established the Global Strategic Studies Institute which brings together all of his environmental initiatives and endeavors into one organization.