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Energy Transition Subcommittee

The Energy Transition Subcommittee (ETS) is a subcommittee of the MENA2050 Climate Action Committee, comprising experts from the MENA region and beyond, who bring valuable world-class energy and climate expertise. The ETS strongly advocates for the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aligns with the principles outlined in the MENA2050 Green Prosperity Manifesto. With a clear vision and unwavering dedication, the members of the ETS are committed to advancing the overarching MENA2050's goals. Through collaborative efforts with key stakeholders including decision-makers, the private sector, academia, and civil society, the ETS endeavors to spearhead initiatives to facilitate energy transition and implement climate mitigation and adaptation strategies. The ETS seeks to drive impactful change by championing a comprehensive approach, fostering sustainable development throughout the MENA region. 

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Ariel Ezrahi, Chair 
Germany

Based in Berlin, is a nonresident senior fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Middle East Programs where he is working on  a range of regional projects...Read More

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Prof. Dr. Salaf Arafa
Egypt

Professor Salah Arafa is a tenured faculty member at the Physics Department, School of Sciences and Engineering of the American University in Cairo ...Read More

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Abbas Kazmi
UAE

A multi award winning serial entrepreneur and investor who founded his first of several successful companies at 16 Abbas has been chosen as a Forbes ...Read More

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Dr. Bachir Ismael Ouedraogo
Burkina Faso

Currently Senior Advisor Sahel and Power Africa at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. Prior to this position he was the Minister of Energy and Mine ...Read More

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Dr. Hassan Heshmet
Iraq, UK

13 years of experience working alongside international companies and organizations specialized in Energy, Water, Construction, Agriculture and Innovation.  ...Read More

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Ethy Levy
Israel

Based in Israel and strongly connected in the vibrant Israeli eco-system accross (a) government: ex Advisor to the President of the State of Israel, ...Read More

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Leehee Goldenberg
Israel

Leehee is a lawyer and policy professional specializing in energy, infrastructure, climate change, carbon markets and resource governance. ...Read More

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Zakaria Albizane
Morocco
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David Salama
Switzerland

Qualified legal counsel by background, I hold degrees in both civil law and common law and have been practicing in oil & gas and power out of Switzerland .. Read More

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Sylvia Parienté
Morocco, Israel

Sylvia Parienté is a Moroccan Israeli - French professional with over 25 years of experience in international expansion management in Africa...Read More

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Prof. Shlomo Hasson
Israel

Shlomo Hasson is professor emeritus at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he teaches and carries out his research. For 40 years he taught at the ... Read More

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Frank Tetzel
Germany

Frank Tetzel is a seasoned expert in journalism, industrie transformation and sustainable development. Since 2001, he has led Image Network,.. Read More

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Maya Jacobs
Israel

Maya Jacobs is an environmental activist and entrepreneur. After serving for 10 years as the CEO of the Zalul (“Clear” in Hebrew) and turning the NGO dedicated to the ...Read More

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