More cross-border public-private collaboration will be needed for MENA countries to meaningfully address climate change. Overall, around 60% of emissions and GDP in the MENA region have come under net-zero pledges. Diversity among MENA countriesBecause there is significant diversity in the economies and amount of emissions among the different MENA countries, strategic priorities on how to decarbonize vary. These lower GDP non-GCC countries make up only 30% of all emissions across the MENA region, yet contain 70% of the population. On the other hand, all MENA countries, including North African countries, have a lot to gain from large-scale deployment of sustainable energy like solar and wind power.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 24, 2023 07:48 UTC