Arabs gain from strong climate deal

Climate change, once considered an issue for the future, has now moved firmly into the present ... more

2014 climate summit: genuine pledges or political rhetoric?

On September 23, at the invitation of the UN Secretary-General, 100 Heads of State and Government, including 9 from Arab countries, were joined by more than 800 leaders from business, finance, and civil society, at the Climate Summit in New York. ... more

Sustainable energy for a prominent Arab position in international markets

Let me start with the simple fact that “development is not possible without energy and sustainable development is not possible without sustainable energy. ... more

The future we want

The 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, was a bright moment for the environment and sustainable development. It yielded some genuine results. The Climate Change and Biodiversity Conventions were adopted, and Agenda 21 confirmed the direct link between the environment and human development. ... more

Renewable Energy Is Not a Choice... It Is a Necessity

The world’s energy needs will be almost 60% higher in 2030 than they are now and CO2 emissions will increase at about the same rate. In 2009, fossil fuels accounted for 81% of global total primary energy supply which doubled between 1971 and 2009. Growing global energy demand from fossil fuels plays a key role in the continued growth in CO2 emissions. In fact, CO2 from energy production and use represent about 65% of global emissions. ... more