The Road to Low-Carbon Economies in the EU’s Arab Neighbourhood
The Road to Low-Carbon Economies in the EU’s Arab Neighbourhood

Author(s): Sara Nowacka
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy, International relations/trade
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: EU; Mediterranean Arab States; economic policy; climate; carbon;
Summary/Abstract: At the end of last year, Mediterranean Arab states (i.e., Egypt and Algeria) announced investments or tenders related to the production of renewable energy sources (RES). This is related to the pressure to move away from fossil fuels and the favourable conditions in these countries to produce solar energy. Although in the short-term the EU cooperation with its Arab neighbours on RES might slow due to the war in Ukraine, in the longer perspective, given their capacities in this regard, it remains crucial in order for the EU to become independent on Russian energy.

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