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entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><strong>Good morning, ladies and gents. <\/strong>The news cycle has picked up as the week comes to a close and we have plenty of climate diplomacy and renewables updates to dive into.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE BIG CLIMATE STORIES- <\/strong>Saudi Arabia\u2019s smart city Neom awarded a USD 2 bn rail project contract to Italy\u2019s Webuild and Saudi-based leading contractor Shibh Al-Jazira Contracting, while over in Europe, the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin came to a close with a flurry of meetings between climate dignitaries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>^^ <\/strong><strong>We have the details on these stories and more in the news well, below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>THE BIG CLIMATE STORY OUTSIDE THE REGION- The World Bank has a new president:<\/strong> The World Bank Group\u2019s executive board yesterday formally ushered in US candidate Ajay Banga to a five-year presidency term after holding a four-hour interview with the candidate. Ex-Mastercard CEO Banga \u2014 the unopposed shoo-in for the position \u2014 will assume his new role on 2 June, a day after current chief David Malpass makes his exit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The story made headlines yesterday:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/world-bank-president-ajay-banga-climate-change-41613d3dc65234812fdc948061d054e5\">Associated Press<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/finance\/world-bank-board-poised-elect-us-nominee-ajay-banga-president-2023-05-03\/\">Reuters<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/2023\/05\/03\/world-bank-president-ajay-banga-climate-change\/65b30844-e9d5-11ed-869e-986dd5713bc8_story.html\">The Washington Post<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2023-05-03\/biden-world-bank-pick-wins-top-job-signals-climate-change-shift\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/05\/03\/business\/ajay-banga-world-bank.html\">The New York Times<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/u-s-businessman-ajay-banga-approved-to-lead-world-bank-adb5f1ad\">Wall Street Journal<\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"grey-line\">\n<p><a class=\"content-anchor\" id=\"tldr-story-05\"><\/a> <strong>WATCH THIS SPACE #1- Algeria plays both sides of the coin for energy investments: <\/strong>Europe should support investments in both natgas and renewables simultaneously to ensure a comprehensive and fair shift to green energy, Algerian daily <a href=\"https:\/\/www.echoroukonline.com\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%83%D8%B4%D9%81-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B7%D9%87%D8%A7-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%83%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%A3%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%88\">El Shorouk<\/a> reports, citing Algerian Energy Minister Mohammed Arkab\u2019s statements at a EU-sponsored forum. Arkab said achieving climate targets and slashing carbon emissions should involve the use of natgas, which he claims is a low-carbon energy source. \u201cIt\u2019s important to point out the critical role played by natural gas in achieving our joint climate objectives, where natural gas allows slashing carbon emissions to a large extent in electricity generation and other sectors,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And the EU seems to agree: <\/strong>The EU is looking to source a chunk of its energy needs from Algeria, whether in the form of hydrogen, solar power, or natural gas imports, <a href=\"https:\/\/attaqa.net\/2023\/05\/02\/%d9%85%d8%b3%d8%a4%d9%88%d9%84-%d8%a3%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%88%d8%a8%d9%8a-%d9%84%d9%80%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b7%d8%a7%d9%82%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ba%d8%a7%d8%b2-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ac%d8%b2%d8%a7%d8%a6%d8%b1\/\">Attaqa<\/a> quotes EU Ambassador to Algeria Thomas Eckert as saying. The EU will continue to support Algeria as it looks to up its green hydrogen and solar generation, he said, adding Algeria\u2019s target to produce 15 GW of clean energy \u2014 a goal for which state-owned <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/9511f8b3-22e4-4836-a55d-f21382c72db9\">Sonelgaz<\/a> is tapped \u2014 will open the doors to further partnerships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REMEMBER- Algeria is earmarking bns for its green hydrogen sector:<\/strong> Algeria said <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/903880ff-3695-4983-b933-7b2d38f5e2d8\">back in March<\/a> it will allocate between USD 20-25 bn to boost its green hydrogen production capacity.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"grey-line\">\n<p><strong>WATCH THIS SPACE #2- Top fund managers are using green funds to invest in fossil <\/strong><strong>fuel:<\/strong> Green-branded investment funds are being used by some of the world\u2019s top fund managers to invest in fossil fuel companies, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2023\/may\/02\/green-investment-funds-pushing-money-into-fossil-fuel-firms-research-finds\">the Guardian<\/a> writes, citing research by UK think tank Common Wealth. Asset managers \u2014 at outfits including Blackrock, State Street, and the UK\u2019s Legal and General \u2014 channeled nearly USD 1.5 bn in sustainability-linked funding to subscribe to oil, gas, and coal bonds, according to the news outlet..<\/p>\n<p><strong>REMEMBER- Sustainability-linked bonds might not be that great either:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/climate.enterprise.press\/stories\/2022\/10\/10\/today-global-aviation-wants-to-reach-net-zero-by-2050-are-sustainability-linked-bonds-really-green-83293\/\">majority of<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.enterprise.press\/stories\/2022\/10\/10\/today-global-aviation-wants-to-reach-net-zero-by-2050-are-sustainability-linked-bonds-really-green-83293\/\">sustainability-linked bonds<\/a> are tied to weak, irrelevant, or already achieved climate targets. If firms fail to meet the targets they set out for themselves, they repay the capital they amassed from investors with financial penalties on top. Companies get cheaper financing and a green reputation without holding up their end of the bargain.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"grey-line\">\n<p><strong>WATCH THIS SPACE #3- TotalEnergies takes Greenpeace to court: <\/strong>French oil company TotalEnergies is suing environmental group Greenpeace and consulting firm Factor-X over a joint report which made claims Total misrepresented its carbon output for 2019, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/sustainable-business\/totalenergies-sues-greenpeace-over-emissions-report-2023-05-03\/\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Total says the report \u2014 published in November \u2014 contains \u201cfalse and misleading information,\u201d and called for a judicial ruling to stop the publication\u2019s circulation or face a EUR 2k penalty per day. An initial procedural hearing of the case is scheduled for 7 September at the Paris judicial court, the newswire notes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WATCH THIS SPACE #4- A resistance by the world\u2019s top coal consumers? <\/strong>India \u2014 backed by China and South Africa \u2014 is trying to push a proposal within the G20 group to allow countries to opt for a roadmap to slash carbon emissions instead of a deadline to end fossil fuel dependence, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/india-china-propose-multiple-pathways-cutting-use-fossil-fuels-sources-2023-05-02\/\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing three Indian government officials. One of the sources said India, which currently has the G20 presidency, wants to propose the phrase \u201cmultiple energy pathways\u201d in a communique at a summit in September. The proposal would allow countries to choose resources, even coal, while working on a plan to reach net zero emissions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">\n          Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily<br \/>\n        <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>     <a href=\"climate\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\">Subscribe here<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>***<br \/>\n <strong>YOU\u2019RE READING ENTERPRISE CLIMATE, the essential regional publication for senior execs who care about the world\u2019s most important industry. <\/strong>Enterprise Climate covers everything from finance and tech to regulation, products and policy across the Middle East and North Africa. 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We\u2019re gathering some of the CEOs, top execs from local companies and multinationals, investors, bankers and finance folks to speak on how businesses can adapt their strategies to be export-oriented and what Egypt as a country can do to draw foreign investment and much-needed FX. <strong>Expect it to be heavy on lessons learned in Egypt and other global growth markets \u2014 and lots of success stories.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/exportsfdi.enterprise.press\/index.html#aboutSection\">You can learn more on our conference website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ON THE AGENDA- We have seven panels where we discuss the steps these leaders and companies are taking to pull in FDI and to make their business export-driven.<\/strong> There will be several \u201clessons-learned\u201d panels that include an Egyptian product focused one that looks at white goods, consumer electronics, fertilizers and garments. Another intends to extend the steps taken to create an export and FDI strategy through listening to the advice of other c-suite executives who have successfully made their business move in that direction. More panels include how to identify and pull in the right foreign partner, how to become part of a multinational\u2019s supply chain, how industrial clusters can offer a way for SMEs to be part of our export economy and what industries of tomorrow we can leapfrog into. <strong>You can check out the full agenda <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exportsfdi.enterprise.press\/index.html#agenda\">here<\/a><\/strong><strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of the biggest names in business and finance are on board:<\/strong> The Enterprise Exports and FDI Forum is taking place with the generous support of our friends, including:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Banking partners:<\/strong> Banque Misr | Al Baraka Bank | Emirates NBD | HSBC<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lead partners:<\/strong> DB Schenker | DP World | East Port Said Development | IDG | IFC | Madinat Masr<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event partners: <\/strong>Beyti | Concrete | Global Corp | Grant Thornton | Hassan Allam Utilities | Royal Ceramica<\/p>\n<p><strong>WANT TO BECOME A COMMERCIAL PARTNER?<\/strong> Ping a note to <a href=\"mailto:mtaalab@inktankir.com\">Moustafa, our head of commercial, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HAVEN\u2019T REQUESTED AN INVITE YET?<\/strong> If you\u2019re a C-suite exec, business owner, DFI staff, export executive, investor or banker, please <a href=\"https:\/\/exportsfdi.enterprise.press\/registration.html\">fill out the form here<\/a> to signal your interest, letting us know your name, title and where you work.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"grey-line\">\n<p><strong>CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR- <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Turkey is hosting the <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenec.org\/eng\/\">International 100% Renewable Energy Conference<\/a><\/strong><strong> today through Saturday<\/strong> in Istanbul. The event will bring together experts to discuss the integration of renewables, renewable energy technologies and applications, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iea.org\/reports\/net-zero-by-2050\">Roadmap to 2050<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The UAE is hosting the <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/teflasg2f2.com\/g2f2.html\">Global Green Future Fuel<\/a><\/strong><strong> conference from next Monday, 8 May <\/strong><strong>to Wednesday, 10 May<\/strong> in Dubai. The green energy-focused business event brings together policymakers, renewable energy generators, project developers, and chemical and mobility industry representatives to define a new energy future shaped by hydrogen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Egypt is hosting <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrapinn.com\/exhibition\/solar-show-mena\/index.stm\">The Solar Show MENA<\/a><\/strong><strong> next Tuesday, 9 May and Wednesday, 10 May<\/strong> in Cairo. The conference brings together policymakers, financiers, and others to develop and futureproof the region\u2019s energy sector as one of the emerging players in developing clean energy solutions and energy infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The UAE is hosting <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theairportshow.com\/\">The Airport Show<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Tuesday, 9 May to Thursday, 11 May<\/strong> in Dubai. The forum\u2019s 22nd edition will bring together over 200 aviation companies and more than 100 buyers from 23 countries. It will shed light on leading innovations in airport sustainability, digitalization, and urban air mobility to facilitate the industry\u2019s path towards sustainable and collaborative airport infrastructure development and operational transformations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The UAE is hosting the <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/moiat.gov.ae\/en\/uae-climate-tech\">UAE Climate Tech<\/a><\/strong><strong> forum on Wednesday, 10 May and Thursday, 11 May <\/strong>in Abu Dhabi. The event will gather over 1k policymakers, CEOs, experts, and investors to discuss collaboration on innovative technologies and economic opportunities in advancing decarbonization across all sectors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The first <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mbrsic.ae\/en\/mena-sc\/about-mena-sc\/\">MENA Solar Conference<\/a><\/strong><strong> is accepting applications from published<\/strong><strong> researchers specialized in PV technology until next Sunday, 30 April.<\/strong> The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority will be hosting the conference from 15 to 18 November, in conjunction with the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition and the Dubai Solar Show 2023. 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The rail project was awarded to a joint venture of Italy's largest construction company Webuild and Saudi-based leading contractor Shibh Al-Jazira Contracting (Sajco).<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we know:<\/strong> The rail project will extend south from The Line to Neom City station, passing through Neom Bay Mansions and Neom Bay Airport, all the way to Oxagon, according to the news outlet. It will also see a 75-km railway line under an infrastructure corridor which will also include seven roads, nine rail underpasses, 14 viaducts, and earthworks. The project will also include a freight line and other related infrastructure maintenance facilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But first, a recap: <\/strong>Neom formally launched Oxagon as its integrated net-zero port and logistics hub powered entirely by clean energy. It is set to be home to several industries powered fully by renewables, including sustainable energy, autonomous mobility, water innovation, sustainable food production, health and well-being, technology, and digital manufacturing. Neom revealed plans last year for its landmark 170 km-long urban development The Line, based on a vision for \u201can environment [devoid of] roads, cars and emissions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>And that\u2019s not all, folks: <\/strong>Neom has reportedly asked selected contractors to submit proposals by 12 June for the building of tunnels as a railway link between the Neom Connector and high-speed rail line The Spine, the news outlet reports. They were also requested to submit bids for The Line\u2019s cut-and-cover tunnel segments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALSO FROM NEOM-<\/strong> The megacity\u2019s energy and water company Enowa signed a master agreement to potentially invest up to USD 6 mn to back necessary zero-waste water solutions developed by Penn State, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neom.com\/en-us\/newsroom\/zero-waste-water-research\">statement<\/a>. The funding will be provided for up to 15 projects with five on water declination, rare earth minerals, and metals recovery from water and brine, and lowering water line strain and water loss. The zero-waste water research will be carried out by Penn State and tested later in the Enowa Water Innovation Center, the statement added.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/infrastructure\/\">infrastructure<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/neom\/\">Neom<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/saudi-arabia\/\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"77236\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"77236\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">3<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">CLIMATE DIPLOMACY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/04\/petersberg-climate-dialogue-concludes-with-more-discussion-on-what-lies-ahead-at-cop28\/\">\r\n                            Petersberg Climate Dialogue concludes with more discussion on what lies ahead at COP28                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/04\/petersberg-climate-dialogue-concludes-with-more-discussion-on-what-lies-ahead-at-cop28\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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Other major themes tackled by Al Jaber include steps to realize the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/COP28_UAE\/status\/1653407364081491987\">Loss and Damage Fund<\/a>, ways to facilitate <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/COP28_UAE\/status\/1653407364081491987\">adaptation finance<\/a>, and cooperation with countries to speed up the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/COP28_UAE\/status\/1653389500201009153\">energy transition<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>One-on-one time with the US and Germany: <\/strong>Accelerating global cooperation across all pillars of climate action in the lead-up to COP28 in November was a key topic between US climate envoy John Kerry and Al Jaber, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/COP28_UAE\/status\/1653441473260449794\">statement<\/a>. German Climate Envoy Jennifer Morgan brought forward the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/COP28_UAE\/status\/1653689808181514240\">conversation<\/a> on COP28\u2019s goals on adaptation finance, progress on delivering on climate finance commitments, upping renewable energy capacities, and putting the Loss and Damage Fund into motion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REMEMBER- Mitigation is the most important factor in the climate fight: <\/strong>\u201cIf we do not do more on mitigation, whatever we do on finance, on adaptation, on lost and damage, will fall on short on what we need,\u201d European Commission Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal Frans Timmermans said in his <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/commission\/presscorner\/detail\/en\/SPEECH_23_2567\">speech<\/a> in Berlin yesterday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And tns are needed: <\/strong>While Timmermans made it clear that more needs to be done on mitigation and reducing emissions, he emphasized that the only way forward is mobilizing private finance. \u201cWe need to show private investors that it pays off to invest in the energy transition and circular economy,\u201d Timmermans said. In that regard, Timmermans <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/COP28_UAE\/status\/1653694233168039937\">spoke with Al Jaber<\/a> on the EU\u2019s leadership role in enhancing global climate resilience and turning promises into action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opening speeches also prioritized private finance: <\/strong>\u201cPublic, multilateral and private sectors must be mobilized in new and innovative ways on the critical issue of climate finance,\u201d Al Jaber said according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/dba5ef5f-d90f-4bec-9448-064578d3c217\">Financial Times<\/a>. \u201cPublic funds will not suffice on their own,\u201d Baerbock added, saying Germany is working with the US \u201cto make climate finance a firm element of the business model of the World Bank\u201d (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/i\/broadcasts\/1lPKqBdyvrMGb\">watch, minute 18:43<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Barbados doubled down on financing:<\/strong> \u201cThe world is running out of time to fix the international financial system that is broken, outdated, and downright unfair but which is absolutely necessary for us to successfully meet and manage the climate crisis,\u201d Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley said (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/i\/broadcasts\/1lPKqBdyvrMGb\">watch, at minute 1:19:40<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>And put forth some ideas:<\/strong> A tax on oil and gas company revenues, plus a USD 100-a-ton carbon tax on shipping, and stamp duty on financial transactions, are among three \u201cnon-complicated\u201d ways that Mottley suggested for raising finance to help developing countries cope with climate change (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/i\/broadcasts\/1lPKqBdyvrMGb\">watch, minute 1:17:18<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALSO- COP28 will be the first to dedicate a full day to health:<\/strong> Al Jaber gave a glimpse into the agenda of COP28 in his opening speech on Tuesday, announcing that the climate conference will be \u201cthe first COP to dedicate a day to health and the first to host a health and climate ministerial \u2026 to broaden our definition of adaptation\u201d (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/i\/broadcasts\/1lPKqBdyvrMGb\">watch, at minute 55:46<\/a>).<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/climate-change\/\">climate change<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/climate-diplomacy\/\">CLIMATE DIPLOMACY<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/cop28\/\">COP28<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                      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hentry category-renewables tag-cyprus tag-egypt tag-enterpriseclimate tag-europe tag-greece tag-italy tag-norway tag-renewables tag-saudi-arabia tag-scatec wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><a class=\"content-anchor\" id=\"tldr-story-03\"><\/a> <strong>Egypt agrees to move forward with Scatec interconnector project: <\/strong>Egypt\u2019s Cabinet approved yesterday the signing of an agreement with Norwegian renewables developer Scatec to conduct a feasibility study for their planned 3 GW electricity interconnector, which would enable the transport of clean energy from Egypt to Europe, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid07t6A1M8FKJxNPqSxSp7h7vw9BVnvupgJ9TfXb5P1XSDXH3x64ZLaTVFoTRTfW3KBl\">statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we already know: <\/strong>Scatec\u2019s planned electricity link \u2014 first <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/5585902e-a80e-4c02-8c43-22eb12d7f175\">proposed in February<\/a> in a meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly \u2014 would transmit some 3 GW of renewable power generated in Egypt to Europe through Italy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scatec are already investing in Egypt\u2019s renewables:<\/strong> The company is planning to sign a joint development agreement for a <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/b7089f22-eb65-4418-81c1-c5fb17e42672\">USD 5.5 bn green ammonia plant<\/a> in Ain Sokhna with Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM) and state fertilizer company Mopco and began commissioning the first phase of their <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/3b3e6cad-637c-4ca8-afe6-94472fcc12d4\">100 MW green hydrogen<\/a> plant in Egypt\u2019s Ain Sokhna with SFE, OCI-Adnoc joint venture Fertiglobe, and Orascom Construction back <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/952ee209-52e7-435e-860b-caf16ba6251b\">last November<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Egypt has more interconnectors with Europe in the pipeline: <\/strong>Egypt has been preparing to link its electricity grids with Greece and Cyprus through a subsea cable as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.press\/stories\/2018\/03\/12\/egypt-cyprus-greece-begin-working-to-implement-usd-4-bn-electricity-interconnection-project\/\">USD 4 bn, 2 GW EuroAfrica Interconnector<\/a> project since 2018, while two direct Egypt-Greece links \u2014 the <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/cb41cd3c-8caa-4f64-8682-be3dbf55dd71\">3 GW Greece-Egypt Interconnector (GREGY)<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/f5631a2e-8e0d-46a5-97d6-5a7ba9ee2109\">2 GW Greece\u2013Africa Power Interconnector (GAP)<\/a> \u2014 are both being studied. Egypt and Italy are also discussing a <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/be17125e-5ef4-438b-ab7a-4cff5bc6d20e\">separate 3 GW link<\/a> and could sign MoUs for the project in June. Egypt\u2019s grid is currently linked with Jordan, Palestine, Libya, and most recently Sudan, and will link up with Saudi via a <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/653bc78e-5d38-4458-975b-249cc9521b61\">3 GW interconnection<\/a> in 2025, which will also accommodate the <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/79e8bb5d-d4df-4aef-9d3e-914e95be9d1c\">exchange of renewable energy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/cyprus\/\">Cyprus<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/egypt\/\">Egypt<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                  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The program will provide potential investment worth up to nearly USD 150 mn for the country\u2019s Suez Canal Authority once operational.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REMEMBER- Egypt and Greece\u2019s V Group are already working on waste treatment:<\/strong> Egypt\u2019s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) and Greek waste management company Antipollution \u2014 a subsidiary of marine services company V Group \u2014 agreed to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/09787f5a-1b8b-4158-81fa-d92562d6cf6b\">form a joint stock company<\/a> named Antipollution Egypt to establish of a waste treatment plant in Egypt\u2019s SCZone in March. The waste treatment facility will process fluid and soluble waste collected from vessels transiting through the Suez Canal to be repurposed as part of Egypt\u2019s efforts to boost its blue economy.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"grey-line\">\n<p><strong>ACROSS THE POND- UAE, US explore cooperation in clean energy: <\/strong>The UAE\u2019s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudi met with US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Assistant Secretary of Commerce Arun Venkatarman yesterday on the sidelines of the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland to discuss potential partnerships in clean energy, food and water security, and tech, <a href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303153257\">Wam<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REFRESHER-<\/strong> The UAE and the US agreed they would earmark <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/ece9e36f-a728-4633-aef6-7db873fce6ba\">USD 20 bn<\/a> to fund 15 GW of new clean energy projects in the US by 2035 back in January, marking the first wave of investments under the USD 100 bn partnership to accelerate transition to clean energy (PACE) announced by the two countries <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/745b1f96-7d6a-4e59-85ba-935e7e6affa8\">last November<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/climate-diplomacy\/\">CLIMATE DIPLOMACY<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/egypt\/\">Egypt<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/india\/\">India<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/renewables\/\">renewables<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/saudi-arabia\/\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"77243\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"77243\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">6<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">KUDOS<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/04\/france-awards-masdar-ceo-national-order-of-merit\/\">\r\n                            France awards Masdar CEO National Order of Merit                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/04\/france-awards-masdar-ceo-national-order-of-merit\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The award was presented to Al Ramahi by the French Ambassador to the UAE Nicolas Niemtchinow. The National Order of Merit award recognizes distinguished civil achievements from individuals across all sectors.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/france\/\">France<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/kudos\/\">KUDOS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/renewables\/\">renewables<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/uae\/\">UAE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"77245\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"77245\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">7<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">CLIMATE IN THE NEWS<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/04\/the-latest-wild-carbon-capture-idea-whale-poop\/\">\r\n                            The latest wild carbon capture idea: Whale poop                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/04\/the-latest-wild-carbon-capture-idea-whale-poop\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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Whale poop \u2014 which is described by FT as \u201cenvironmental gold dust\u201d \u2014 acts as a powerful fertilizer for the oceans\u2019 phytoplankton, which has massive carbon capture potential. The microalgae produces more than half of the world\u2019s oxygen and removes as much carbon dioxide as four Amazon rainforests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There\u2019s a catch: <\/strong>Placing a USD value on a great whale and its services means quantifying claims for its carbon impact beforehand, the FT writes. This could be costly, given that stakeholders behind the Whale Carbon Plus Project estimate the rough value of a great whale at USD 2.5 mn to USD 3 mn over a 60-year lifespan. The project would also mean allowing for assigning ownership of the marine mammals, which could be tricky given that they\u2019re migratory creatures. Also, any resulting financial product would need to be verified and audited independently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Still worth a try?<\/strong> If related stakeholders, including governments, economists, and environmentalists can get on the same page \u201cthere\u2019s this new pie, this new asset class that didn\u2019t exist before,\u201d Whale Carbon Plus Project partner Connel Fullenkamp tells the FT.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/carbon-storage\/\">CARBON STORAGE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/climate-change\/\">climate change<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n             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href=\"https:\/\/www.omanobserver.om\/article\/1136520\/business\/energy\/omani-mining-firm-secures-15m-in-new-financing-for-copper-gold-project\">Oman Daily Observer<\/a> reports, citing statements from the company. Around USD 8 mn of the additional financing facility will be used by the company \u2014 a JV between Oman\u2019s Al Hadeetha Investment and Australian mining firm Alara Resources \u2014 to procure spare parts, reagents, lubricants, and other materials needed to commission the plant. The remainder of funds will be used for working capital, it added. The commissioning of the 1 mn ton-per-annum (MTPA) copper concentration plant is set for September of this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Copper, cobalt, nickel, and lithium are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iea.org\/reports\/the-role-of-critical-minerals-in-clean-energy-transitions\/mineral-requirements-for-clean-energy-transitions\">critical minerals<\/a> for EV and battery storage production, which are expected to see a massive jump in demand in the coming years as countries roll out their plans for energy transition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And there\u2019s increased investments in minerals mining regionally: <\/strong>Last month Luxembourg-headquartered Eurasian Resources Group said it is looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/13d1fa10-4593-42b2-907b-21886b72947f\">build up a portfolio of energy transition minerals<\/a> by investing in mining activities in MENA and the GCC.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"grey-line\">\n<p><strong>Yemen\u2019s solar-powered wells move forward: <\/strong>Yemen has launched the second phase of a renewable energy project to implement 35 solar-powered agricultural irrigation systems in several of its governorates, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/en\/2501aea599d\">Spa<\/a> reports. Backed by the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen, the Arab Gulf Program for Development, and the Selah Foundation for Development, the project will fit irrigation wells with solar power systems in the governorates of Hadramout, Abyan, and Lahij which have recently suffered from drought.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sonelgaz progresses on interconnector project:<\/strong> Algerian state power utility Sonelgaz\u2019s subsidiary GRTE has signed turnkey contracts with local engineering and construction firms to link the country\u2019s southern electricity grid with the national grid, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/41W9ikz\">statement<\/a>. The project, which runs through several regions, includes the construction of three high-voltage substations, several transformer substations and a transmission network to boost power supply and integrate renewable energy, according to the statement.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/algeria\/\">Algeria<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/also-on-our-radar\/\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/minerals\/\">minerals<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/mining\/\">MINING<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/oman\/\">Oman<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/renewables\/\">renewables<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/yemen\/\">Yemen<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"77249\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"77249\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">9<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">AROUND THE WORLD<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/04\/australian-firm-investing-heavily-in-doubling-lithium-hydroxide-processing-as-countries-rush-to-secure-energy-transition-materials\/\">\r\n                            Australian firm investing heavily in doubling lithium hydroxide processing as countries rush to secure energy transition materials                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/04\/australian-firm-investing-heavily-in-doubling-lithium-hydroxide-processing-as-countries-rush-to-secure-energy-transition-materials\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The plan \u2014 which could raise its lithium hydroxide production by 50k tons annually \u2014 involves Albemarle building two additional processing trains in its Kemerton plant in Western Australia. The new trains will process spodumene ore from the Greenbushes mine, which is a top global source of lithium. When operating at full capacity, the facility would process up to 100k tons of lithium hydroxide annually.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Battery grade lithium hydroxide is a key component for the energy transition and essential for EV battery manufacturing. Lithium hydroxide is better suited than lithium carbonate for the next generation of EV batteries, according to a 2022 Irena <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irena.org\/-\/media\/Files\/IRENA\/Agency\/Technical-Papers\/IRENA_Critical_Materials_Lithium_2022.pdf\">report (pdf)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING ABOUT THIS MORNING-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chinese electric vehicle giant <strong>BYD<\/strong>\u2019s launch of its <strong>Seagull electric hatchback<\/strong> is set to boost the low end of the <strong>global EV market<\/strong>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2023-05-02\/byd-will-accelerate-bottom-up-ev-trend-with-under-11-000-model?srnd=premium-middle-east&leadSource=uverify%20wall\">Bloomberg<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>German Chancellor <strong>Olaf Scholz <\/strong>may explore<strong> potential cooperation<\/strong> with <strong>Kenya on green hydrogen <\/strong>during his East Africa tour this week. Scholz is scheduled to visit Africa\u2019s largest geothermal facility at Lake Naivasha on <strong>Saturday<\/strong>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/scholzs-east-africa-trip-address-regional-conflict-green-energy-2023-05-02\/\">Reuters<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>In a <strong>US first, New York<\/strong> passed<strong> in-state legislation<\/strong> yesterday <strong>banning <\/strong>the use of <strong>fossil fuels <\/strong>for most new buildings. 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single-story post-77251 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-on-your-way-out tag-climate-change tag-enterpriseclimate tag-on-your-way-out tag-uae tag-usa wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><a class=\"content-anchor\" id=\"tldr-story-07\"><\/a> <strong>Bronze Age skeletons in the UAE may harbor climate change clues:<\/strong> Archaeologists from the UAE\u2019s Ras Al Khaimah Department of Antiquities and Museums are partnering with researchers from US-based Quinnipiac University and the University of South Alabama for an archaeological study aimed at examining the impacts of climate change on human biology, <a href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303153179\">Wam<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are they doing exactly?<\/strong> The students are studying the bio-archaeological potential of ancient skeletons found in Ras Al Khaimah in an effort to map out the effects of a historic drought some 4k years ago to understand how climate change affected communities in southeast-Arabia. The study is focusing particularly on human settlements dwelling in the Umm Al Nur and Wadi regions of the UAE and Oman, Wam notes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Ras Al Khaimah?<\/strong> The region is particularly fertile ground for the study of the impacts of climate change given the abundance of large communal tombs, which will enable the researchers to examine the effects of a prolonged drought \u2014 nearly a century long in this case, Ullinger is quoted by Wam as saying. His team has already gathered a wealth of intel to be examined, he notes, adding that they have seen \u201cbones from the smallest babies to older individuals,\u201d enabling them to study climate-induced changes in health over time and potentially pinpoint correlations between climate change, infant mortality, and a host of diseases.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/climate-change\/\">climate change<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/on-your-way-out\/\">ON YOUR WAY OUT<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.cerege.fr\/en\/agenda\/13th-edition-of-the-round-tables-of-larbois-and-the-mediterranean\/#:~:text=The%2013th%20edition%20of%20the,Free%20event.\">13th Arbois and Mediterranean Round Tables<\/a>, Marseille, France.<\/p>\n<p>4-6 May (Thursday-Saturday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenec.org\/eng\/\">International 100% Renewable Energy Conference<\/a>, Istanbul, Turkey.<\/p>\n<p>8-10 May (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/teflasg2f2.com\/\">Global Green Future Fuel<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>8-10 May (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aimcongress.com\/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw8qmhBhClARIsANAtbof4-76eS8t3Yy_1lhLnSSmgzPe4hU6hQGDG1ps8Y3Tbu7i1rowxcy4aAjetEALw_wcB\">Annual Investment Meeting<\/a>, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>9-11 May (Tuesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.world-hydrogen-summit.com\/programme\/\">World Hydrogen 2023 Summit & Exhibition<\/a>, Rotterdam, Netherlands.<\/p>\n<p>9-10 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrapinn.com\/exhibition\/solar-show-mena\/\">The Solar Show MENA<\/a>, Cairo, Egypt.<\/p>\n<p>9-11 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theairportshow.com\/\">The Airport Show<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>10-11 May (Wednesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/moiat.gov.ae\/en\/uae-climate-tech\">UAE Climate Tech<\/a>, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>16-18 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seatrademaritime-middleeast.com\/en\/home.html\">Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>19-21 May (Friday-Sunday): <a href=\"https:\/\/sdg.iisd.org\/events\/g7-hiroshima-summit-2023\/\">G7 Hiroshima Summit<\/a>, Hiroshima, Japan.<\/p>\n<p>22-24 May (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/ieeepesoman.com\/\">IEEE Power and Energy Forum<\/a>, Muscat, Oman.<\/p>\n<p>24-27 May (Wednesday-Saturday): <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2023\/4\/1066.pdf\">Second meeting of the COP27 Transitional Committee<\/a>, TBD.<\/p>\n<p>29-31 May (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evinnovationsummit.com\">Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit<\/a>, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>29-31 May (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccusforum.com\/\">CCUS Forum<\/a>, Doha, Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>30 May-1 June (Tuesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighered-events.com\/gsd-congress-2023\">Global Sustainable Development Congress<\/a>, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), KSA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JUNE 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 June (Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/energychamber.org\/aecs-invest-in-african-energy-paris-forum-to-take-place-on-june-1\/\">Invest in African Energy Forum<\/a>, Paris, France.<\/p>\n<p>5-8 June (Monday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.districtenergy.org\/events\/exhibit--2023\">IDEA2023<\/a>, Chicago, US<\/p>\n<p>8 June (Thursday): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.envirotecener-expo.com\/\">Envirotec and Energie Expo<\/a>, Tunis, Tunisia.<\/p>\n<p>12-15 June (Monday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/saudipp.com\/\">Saudi Plastics & Petrochem<\/a>, Riyadh, KSA.<\/p>\n<p>13-14 June (Tuesday- Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/thearabgreensummit.com\/\">The Arab Green Summit<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>13-14 June (Tuesday- Wednesday) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloombergneweconomy.com\/gateway-africa\/\">Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa Conference<\/a>, Marrakesh, Morocco.<\/p>\n<p>13-14 June (Tuesday- Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/event.businessfrance.fr\/vision-golfe-en\/\">Vision Golfe 2023<\/a>, French Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, Paris, France.<\/p>\n<p>TBA: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youm7.com\/story\/2023\/4\/30\/%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%85%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%AF%D9%89-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A6%D9%89-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AE%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%AF-%D9%82%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AE-%D9%81%D9%89-%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1\/6163453#:~:text=%D9%8A%D8%A3%D8%AA%D9%89%20%D8%A5%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82%20%D9%85%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%AF%D9%89%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A6%D9%89,%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%B5%20%D9%88%D9%82%D8%B5%D8%B5%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%AD%20%D9%84%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AA%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9\">Egypt\u2019s post-COP27 Environmental and Climate Investment Forum<\/a>, Egypt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JULY 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>3-7 July (Monday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/aic2023.geo.unibuc.ro\/en\/\">The 36th Conference of the International Association of Climatology<\/a>, Bucharest, Romania.<\/p>\n<p>22-23 July (Saturday-Sunday): <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2023\/4\/1066.pdf\">Second COP27 transitional committee workshop<\/a>, Bangkok, Thailand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUGUST 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>20-24 August (Sunday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldwaterweek.org\/\">World Water Week 2023<\/a>, Stockholm, Sweden.<\/p>\n<p>29 August-1 September (Tuesday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2023\/4\/1066.pdf\">Third meeting of the COP27 Transitional Committee<\/a>, TBD.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEPTEMBER 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>9-20 September (Saturday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/conferences\/SDGSummit2023\">2023 Sustainable Development Goals Summit<\/a>, New York, USA.<\/p>\n<p>11-13 September (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/10times.com\/e1r3-x4p2-z8sd\">Global Congress on Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>12-15 September (Tuesday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wto.org\/english\/forums_e\/public_forum_e\/public_forum_e.htm\">WTO Public Forum<\/a>, Geneva, Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chariotenergygroup.com\/\">Chariot Limited<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.total-eren.com\/\">Total Eren<\/a>\u2019s feasibility study on a 10 GW green hydrogen plant in Mauritania to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/f1323428-033c-4ff9-a0b6-716f87613360\">be completed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OCTOBER 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4 October (Wednesday): Arabia CSR Gala Awarding Ceremony, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>16-18 October (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climatelinks.org\/events\/climate-week-2022-2nd-world-conference-climate-change-sustainability\">Climate Week<\/a>, Rome, Italy.<\/p>\n<p>17-20 October (Tuesday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2023\/4\/1066.pdf\">Fourth meeting of the COP27 Transitional Committee<\/a>, TBD.<\/p>\n<p>29 October- 2 November (Sunday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/40YIn6F\">Cairo Water Week<\/a>, Cairo, Egypt<\/p>\n<p>31 October \u2013 2 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldhydropowercongress.org\/\">World Hydropower Congress<\/a>, Bali, Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOVEMBER 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>9-10 November (Thursday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irena.org\/News\/pressreleases\/2023\/Mar\/IRENA-To-Hold-First-Latin-American-Investment-Forum-in-Uruguay\">International Renewable Energy Agency Investment Forum<\/a>, Uruguay.<\/p>\n<p>15-17 November (Wednesday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wetex.ae\/\">WETEX and Dubai Solar Show,<\/a> Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>30 November - 12 December: <a href=\"https:\/\/unfccc.int\/\">Conference of the Parties (COP 28)<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FEBRUARY 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>26-28 February (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/conferences.uaeu.ac.ae\/warms2024\/en\/index.shtml\">Management and Sustainability of Water Resources<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2023 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Early 2023: Egypt\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karmsolar.com\/\">KarmSolar<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/afa55bc3-dec6-4f46-b806-25518b05cda1\">launch KarmCharge<\/a>, the company\u2019s EV charging venture.<\/p>\n<p>Mid-2023: Oman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meed.com\/oman-to-sign-multibillion-dollar-hydrogen-contracts\">set to sign contracts<\/a> for green hydrogen projects.<\/p>\n<p>Mid-2023: Sale of Sembcorp Energy India Limited to consortium of Omani investors <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/dbe558b6-6166-404f-8aa3-2bd7b56647dd\">to close<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Phase C of the 900-MW of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/f2f525f9-dc10-477e-a2d5-67e7d6d790c2\">be completed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabic.com\/en\">Sabic<\/a>) steam cracker furnace powered by renewable energy to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/c6bbb030-2107-4aec-bc3c-9dfbe4d55975\">come online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2024 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>End-2024: Emirati <a href=\"http:\/\/ar.ae\">Masdar<\/a>\u2019s 500 MW wind farm in Uzbekistan to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/13a804af-a659-4152-82b2-a3c920862f2b\">begin commercial operations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qatarenergy.qa\/en\/Pages\/Home.aspx\">QatarEnergy<\/a>\u2019s industrial cities solar power project <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/afa55bc3-dec6-4f46-b806-25518b05cda1\">will start electricity<\/a> production.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2025 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UAE to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/9ec60000-0539-4d85-baf5-5beaf020a34f\">have over 1k<\/a> EV charging stations installed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2026 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1Q 2026: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qatarenergy.qa\/en\/Pages\/Home.aspx\">QatarEnergy<\/a>\u2019s USD 1 bn blue ammonia plant <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/77469f6c-f938-4a97-8cac-3146b39b6cbe\">to be completed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>End-2026: HSBC Bahrain to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/a2ead528-71fb-423b-a6f8-e18b2c9897d8\">eliminate single-use<\/a> PVC plastic cards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2027<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MENA\u2019s district cooling market is <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/59376411-8296-47dc-87cc-43ddc792bba4\">expected to reach<\/a> USD 15 bn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2030 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UAE\u2019s Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) wants to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/ea65a4f2-e77c-426b-8ad0-9120704954f6\">provide AED 35 bn<\/a> in green financing.<\/p>\n<p>UAE <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/a9c832ed-f423-479e-884d-90cabefe3a0b\">targets 14 GW<\/a> in clean energy capacity.<\/p>\n<p>Tunisia <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/7c5659c7-cf17-4cd6-9d18-c8afb5c643fb\">targets 30%<\/a> of renewables in its energy mix.<\/p>\n<p>Qatar wants to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/7881b1d2-724a-4914-ba85-0545e72901c9\">generate USD 17 bn<\/a> from its circular economy, creating 9k-19k jobs.<\/p>\n<p>Morocco\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/xlinks.co\/morocco-uk-power-project\/\">Xlinks<\/a> solar and wind energy project to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/52aefc63-82e3-42e3-8afc-960461fa5288\">generate 10.5 GW<\/a> of energy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2035 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Qatar to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/77469f6c-f938-4a97-8cac-3146b39b6cbe\">capture up to 11 mn tons<\/a> of CO2 annually.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2045 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Qatar\u2019s Public Works Authority\u2019s (Ashghal) USD 1.5 bn sewage treatment facility to reach 600k cm\/d capacity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2050<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Presidencedugouvernementtunisien\/posts\/pfbid02urYKuUDF91i7dtVRR3yrSFzM4p5aG1JUormqfgnbjuUMTSGzmL2DrY8Z7wyfA7vBl?locale=ar_AR\">Tunisia\u2019s carbon neutrality target<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2060 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria aims to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/ea65a4f2-e77c-426b-8ad0-9120704954f6\">achieve its net-zero<\/a> emissions target.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    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