Why are the guards dancing ?!

Ne rezalet 😇

I just told The New York Times that I do not think #SaudiArabia can source 50% of its electricity from renewables by 2030. However, the ambition it is communicating and the market signals it is sending by setting such a target are great. nytimes.com/2024/05/29/bus…

#GCC economies find themselves scrambling to adapt to cyclical changes in demand in the global energy market. @nomadandsettler. arabcenterdc.org/resource/braci…

"As global awareness of climate change grows, specialized individuals and businesses may increasingly factor future environmental considerations into their decision-making, opting to locate in regions that are less at risk". By Karim Elgendy 🌍. arabcenterdc.org/resource/braci…

Karim #Elgendy: By embracing the transition to a low-carbon economy, Gulf countries can build a more diversified & resilient econ model that benefits all..society. They can create new industries & jobs..& enhance their global competitiveness & influence arabcenterdc.org/resource/braci…

Despite varying efforts to diversify their economies, #GCC countries remain heavily dependent on hydrocarbon exports. @nomadandsettler. arabcenterdc.org/resource/braci…

Is anyone else experiencing this in the #EastMed ? My GPS location was repeatedly telling me I am on the runway of the #Beirut airport when I was well outside Lebanon? #GPSspoofing

I recently spoke to incredible Jon Alterman from CSIS on the subject of #Climate #Diplomacy and #Geopolitics in the #MENA Region. The conversation was part of CSIS Middle East's Babel Podcast (which I highly recommend). csis.org/podcasts/babel…

NEW 🚨 Jon sits down with Karim Elgendy 🌍 on #Babel to discuss the geopolitics of climate change, the challenges hindering climate diplomacy, and the factors driving energy production in the region. Listen to the full episode here: buff.ly/3RK7DLw

It was wonderful to have Karim Elgendy 🌍 on Babel this week! This episode is an important discussion on the intersection of climate and geopolitics.

Was it a mistake to host the #EURO2024 tournament in a country that clearly lacks the facilities and infrastructure to deal with rain ? #GERDEN

“The challenge we face today is one of accelerating collective action to enable energy transition at a pace that prevents the worst impacts of climate change,” said ⁦Karim Elgendy 🌍⁩ 👇🏼 ⁦Chatham House⁩ forbes.com/sites/sanammah…

My comments for @Grist on the rise and fall of #climate #peace building between #Israel and its #Arab Neighbours as part of this long review of the Water for Energy Deal, aka Prosperity Project. grist.org/international/…

I recently spoke to BBC Arabic about the economic impacts of climate change on jobs as part of this review by Dalia Haydar ما هي المهن الأكثر تضرراً من تقلبات المناخ الشديدة؟ bbc.com/arabic/article…

#GCC states are making strides in their energy transition journey, reflecting their efforts to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and combat climate change. My latest for Al-Monitor w/ comments from Jessica G. Obeid  & Karim Elgendy 🌍 al-monitor.com/originals/2024…

I told The New York Times that #desalination has enabled spaceship-like human settlements in the Gulf region. What risks does this pose if these facilities malfunction or are attacked? nytimes.com/2024/08/12/bus…

My quotes for the Financial Times today as part of its coverage of extreme heat in the Gulf. ft.com/content/d5a5bc…