This study aims to contribute to the
literature on transformative
entrepreneurship (TE) within the UAE’s
entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE) by
assessing the framework conditions and
variables that hamper or advance TE in
relation to SDG 12. 1. To identify the
roles of the key actors within the UAE’s
EE in developing TE.2. To investigate the
challenges faced by transformative
entrepreneurs in UAE in relation to
promoting responsible consumption and
production.3. To map out the
opportunities for transformative
entrepreneurs towards aligning
operations to responsible consumption
and production.