Regional Climate and Energy Project

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is suffering more from the implications of climate change than most other world regions. The rise in extreme weather conditions such as floods and droughts, a growing shortage of water, desertification and harvest losses that come with rising costs of food, are some of the most obvious consequences.

By advocating for an energy transition into renewable energy, we challenge the fossil fuel driven economies of many of the MENA countries and encourage the exploration of the enormous economic potential of solar and wind energy with a daily average of nine hours of sun. Not only businesses and investors should benefit of the energy transition, but also citizens, households and municipalities.

Thus, we search solutions for a just transition in the energy sector ensuring both, the protection of the planet and the people.

With our regional partner organizations and environmental activists, we promote the concept of international and domestic climate justice. We train our partners, civil society organisations, in climate diplomacy and bring them together with governments, support research and policy advising in the energy and climate change sector and work on local solutions for adaptation and energy efficiency on the ground.

Celebrate Your Local Jane Jacobs

Celebrate Your Local Jane Jacobs

An Initiative to Recognize Local Women Leaders in Community Development Work in the Global South More

Youth Climate Justice Ambassadors

Youth Climate Justice Ambassadors

The Regional Climate and Energy Project at the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is conducting the “Youth Climate Justice Ambassadors” program, in which a selected group of young leaders participate in order to meet, gain... More

12th Sustainable Cities Conference; Pathways towards Just Urban Transitions within MENA Cities

12th Sustainable Cities Conference; Pathways towards Just Urban Transitions within MENA Cities

For the past eleven years, the Regional Climate and Energy Project MENA has been gathering practitioners, experts, civil society representatives and government officials at different cities within MENA to discuss new... More

COP comes to MENA: The UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt
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COP comes to MENA: The UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt

The 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 27) to the UNFCCC will take place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt from 6 to 18 November 2022. Although this year`s COP is understood as an African COP, and less as a COP... More

Sustainable Transformation of Energy Systems in the MENA Region
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Sustainable Transformation of Energy Systems in the MENA Region

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces a wide array of challenges, including rapidly growing population, slowing economic growth, high rates of unemployment, and significant environmental pressures. More

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A campaign dedicated to acknowledging and honouring women who have made substantial, hands-on contributions to their communities through civic…


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15.05.2023 | Climate and Energy | Events

For the past eleven years, the Regional Climate and Energy Project MENA has been gathering practitioners, experts, civil society representatives and…


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Keep up to date on important events at COP 27


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A report titled “Power-to-X Green Hydrogen Opportunities in Jordan” delved into Power-to-X (PtX) technologies, focusing on green hydrogen and its…


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A study titled “Aqaba: A Resilient City through its Neighbourhoods” showed that sustainable mobility, environment and urbanisation are critical facets…


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Jordan has great potential to grow its economy and provide jobs through expanding its use of green energy, a report showed on Tuesday.


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Sarah  Nooren

Director of the Regional Climate & Energy Project

sarah.hepp(at)fes.de

Dina Kisbi

Program Manager
Climate & Energy Project

Dina.kisbi(at)fes.de

Sarah Bani Yaseen

Program Administrator

Climate & Energy Project

Sarah.baniyaseen(at)fes.de

Farah Khalaf

Finance Manager
Climate & Energy Project

Farah.Khalaf(at)fes.de