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- $100B investment: Gulf nations aim to cut emissions by up to 20% by 2030.
- High climate risk: Rising temperatures, water scarcity, and sea level rise threaten the region.
- Economic consequences: Climate inaction could cost the Gulf up to 5% of GDP by 2050.
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations have announced a landmark $100 billion investment in renewable energy by 2030. The move is part of a broader strategy to transition towards clean energy and reduce carbon emissions.
Why It Matters:
The Gulf region, responsible for 25% of global oil production, also contributes 1.5 billion tonnes of CO2 annually—4% of global emissions. However, these nations face mounting climate risks, with temperatures projected to rise by up to 2.5°C by the end of the century.
What Experts Are Saying: Dr. Khalid bin Saeed al Amri, Chairman of the Omani Economic Association, warned of the economic toll of inaction:
“Global economic losses from climate-related disasters reached nearly $270 billion in 2022. In the Gulf region, failure to adopt effective climate measures could result in losses of up to 5% of GDP by 2050.”
The Transition Plan:
The investment will drive clean energy adoption, including renewables, nuclear, and hydrogen, aligning with international climate agreements such as the COP summits.
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What’s Next:
The Omani Economic Association and Gulf Development Forum hosted discussions on climate mitigation strategies, policy shifts, and technologies needed to accelerate the region’s energy transformation.
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