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دعم التمويل المناخي بالدول العربية : آستثمار لغد أفضل

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تعتبر مسألة التغيّر المناخي بالدول العربيّة من المسائل الشائكة التي لم تنل قسطا كافيا من الإهتمام سواء على المستوين الحكومي أوالشعبي ، وآقتصرت التوعية بها على مبادرات محدودة الصيت الإعلامي من منظمات المجتمع المدني والمؤسسات المالية العالمية كالبنك الدولي وغيره. لا يتجاوز نصيب الفرد حاليا أكثر من 1000 متر مكعب من موارد المياه المتجددة في الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا، بالمقارنة بنحو 4500 متر مكعب للفرد في بلدان شرق آسيا، و9000 متر مكعب في الولايات المتحدة. وتضيف المطالب التنافسية من قبل الزراعة والنمو السكاني والتوسع السريع في المناطق الحضرية ضغوطا هائلة على موارد المياه الشحيحة في المنطقة. هذه المؤشرات الخطيرة تستوجب … Continue reading →

Green SMEs in Middle East: Obstacles and Challenges

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With ‘green’ being the buzzword across all industries, greening of the business sector and development of green skills has assumed greater importance all over the world, and Middle East is no exception. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in eco-design, green architecture, renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainability are spearheading the transition to green economy across a wide range of industries. Green SME sector in the Middle East has been growing steadily, albeit at a slower pace than anticipated. Regulations One of the major obstacles in the progress of green SMEs in the Middle East the has been poorly-designed regulation. According … Continue reading →

Green Finance in the Middle East

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Green finance is among the most important enablers that would boost innovation and increase the adoption of green solutions and practices across different industrial sectors. Green finance, which has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, provides public well-being and social equity while reducing environmental risks and improving ecological integrity. Middle East is making good progress towards green growth and low-carbon economy. “The latest regional trends highlight the need for green financing mechanisms to support transition to green economy”, said Ruba Al-Zu’bi, a well-known sustainability expert. “While green may be the obvious feasible and sustainable approach, access to finance makes … Continue reading →

Renewable Energy Investment in Jordan

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Jordan has tremendous wind, solar and biomass energy potential which can only be realized by large-scale investments. In 2007, the Government of Jordan developed an integrated and comprehensive Energy Master Plan. Renewable energy accounted for only 1% of the energy consumption in Jordan in 2007. However, ambitious targets have been set in the Master Plan to raise the share to 7% in 2015 and 10% in 2020. This transition from conventional fuels to renewable energy resources will require capital investments, technology transfer and human resources development, through a package of investments estimated at US $ 1.4 – 2.2 billion. The … Continue reading →