Chapter 28: Geopolitical challenges of renewable energy adoption in MENA

Will the energy transition perturbate geopolitics in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)? Our answer is yes, and that answer rests on three observations. First, the region is cognizant of the threats that climate change poses to human security. Second, a global energy transition will increase th...

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Hauptverfasser: Hatipoglu, Emre, Al-Sarihi, Aisha, Efird, Brian
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description Will the energy transition perturbate geopolitics in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)? Our answer is yes, and that answer rests on three observations. First, the region is cognizant of the threats that climate change poses to human security. Second, a global energy transition will increase the premium on low-cost and low-carbon-footprint oil in the MENA, especially for countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council; hence, the rising opportunity cost of consuming oil at home. In tandem, the energy transition constitutes an attractive area of investment for countries seeking to diversify their economic base. The resulting interest in renewable energy has the potential to create geopolitical challenges in border territories and exclusive economic zones and raises challenges for the regional governance of electricity trade and the global trade in renewables equipment. We also argue that renewables may play an important role in post-conflict recovery in many parts of the MENA.
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spelling doab-20.500.12854ir-1322002023-12-22T13:45:37Z Chapter 28: Geopolitical challenges of renewable energy adoption in MENA Hatipoglu, Emre Al-Sarihi, Aisha Efird, Brian Middle East; Gulf states; Energy transition; International cooperation; Energy trade; Post-conflict recovery RNFY Will the energy transition perturbate geopolitics in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)? Our answer is yes, and that answer rests on three observations. First, the region is cognizant of the threats that climate change poses to human security. Second, a global energy transition will increase the premium on low-cost and low-carbon-footprint oil in the MENA, especially for countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council; hence, the rising opportunity cost of consuming oil at home. In tandem, the energy transition constitutes an attractive area of investment for countries seeking to diversify their economic base. The resulting interest in renewable energy has the potential to create geopolitical challenges in border territories and exclusive economic zones and raises challenges for the regional governance of electricity trade and the global trade in renewables equipment. We also argue that renewables may play an important role in post-conflict recovery in many parts of the MENA. Published 2023-12-22T13:45:34Z 2023-12-22T13:45:34Z 2023-11-10 chapter 9781800370432 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/132200 eng image/jpeg Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/handbook-on-the-geopolitics-of-the-energy-transition-9781800370425.html https://www.elgaronline.com/edcollchap-oa/book/9781800370432/book-part-9781800370432-36.xml Edward Elgar Publishing Edward Elgar Publishing 10.4337/9781800370432.00036 10.4337/9781800370432.00036 01ceac28-75b4-492a-8eec-f9b98bc6b28c https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ 9781800370432 Edward Elgar Publishing Cheltenham, UK open access
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Chapter 28: Geopolitical challenges of renewable energy adoption in MENA
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