The social, economic and employment impacts of decarbonization and green industrial growth scenarios for the Middle East and North Africa region [Full report]

This report sets the MENA region in the context of an accelerating global energy transition which is driven by geopolitical, energy, security and climate concerns. With more than 100 countries having pledged a shift to renewable energy and net zero emissions by 2050, investments in low carbon technology outpaced investments into fossil fuels for the first time 2023. Driven by strong industrial policies around the world, renewable energy investments are set to reach $1.7 trillion, overtaking the $1 trillion in unabated fossil fuels (IEA 2023).