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he OPEC Fund welcomed the Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative, announced recently by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). “I applaud both initiatives, which
represent ambitious yet achievable roadmaps to help meet global targets in confronting climate change,” said OPEC Fund Director-General Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa. “Plans for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and a renewable energy program align closely with the OPEC Fund’s support of the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs). We look forward to learning more about the plans’ details and welcome the opportunity to support regional collaboration and knowledge-transfers in this sector. “Our work to help developing
countries meet essential needs – such as food, energy, infrastructure, employment, clean water and sanitation, healthcare and education – contributes directly to achieving the SDGs,” Dr. Alkhalifa continued. “We look forward to helping to drive socio-economic progress in the region, in line with our development mandate.” To date, the OPEC Fund
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
Regional cooperation to tackle the environmental challenges facing the Middle East.
has approved more than US$1 billion in finance for renewable energy projects in 68 countries. Both initiatives call for regional
cooperation to tackle the environmental challenges facing the Middle East. Plans include planting billions of trees, reducing GHG emissions by more than four percent of global contributions, and increasing the share of energy provided by renewables to 50 percent by 2030, among others. “The OPEC Fund is a firm believer in the power of partnerships,” added Dr. Alkhalifa, explaining that the organization works in close cooperation with the international community and developing country partners. “Today’s challenges transcend boundaries. By working together, each partner is able to contribute unique strengths to innovate and amplify development impact. This is the only way to overcome the many complex development issues we face.”
50% 32 “
Projected share of energy provided by renewables by 2030
The OPEC Fund is a firm believer in the power of partnerships. Today’s challenges transcend boundaries.
Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, OPEC Fund Director- General
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