Making MENA Economies Fit for the Future: Decarbonizing Industries through Sustainable and Efficient Energy Use (KAS-REMENA)

Afaf Zarkik, Senior Economist at the Policy Center for the New South, will be speaking in the panel titled “ Making MENA Economies Fit for the Future: Decarbonizing Industries through Sustainable and Efficient Energy Use”. The panel gathers high caliber speakers and will discusse the urgent need for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to shift from energy-intensive, high-carbon processes to sustainable, energy-efficient models. With global pressure, including regulatory mechanisms like the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), MENA industries must reevaluate their energy consumption and carbon footprint to stay competitive internationally. The event explores the transition pathway, the role of renewable energy, the impact of ESG practices, private sector initiatives, and the geopolitical implications of this shift, aiming to foster regional dialogue on aligning MENA economies with climate objectives for resilient and environmentally responsible growth.

This event is taking place at Dubai, During COP28, December 3^rd.