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