EPISODE · Nov 3, 2025 · 1H
Episode 4: Renewable Energy in WANA – Opportunities and Inequalities
from Jalsa | جلسة · host Arab Reform Initiative | مبادرة الإصلاح العربي
Renewable energy is often celebrated as a pathway to sustainability and economic growth, but who truly benefits from the green transition in West Asia and North Africa?In this episode, we are joined by: Yasmina El Amine, PhD Candidate and Research Consultant.Diana El Kaissi, Energy Governance Specialist.We explore how large-scale renewable energy projects in countries like Lebanon and Tunisia can exacerbate inequalities, leaving rural and marginalized communities behind. From the solar sector challenges in Lebanon during 2023–2024 to Tunisia’s energy infrastructure in regions such as Gabes, Tozeur, and Tataouine, we examine how activists and communities are working toward equitable and resilient energy systems.#RenewableEnergy #GreenTransition #ClimateJustice #EnergyEquity #WestAsiaNorthAfrica
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Renewable energy is often celebrated as a pathway to sustainability and economic growth, but who truly benefits from the green transition in West Asia and North Africa? In this episode, we are joined by: Yasmina El Amine, PhD Candidate and Research Consultant. Diana El Kaissi, Energy Governance Specialist. We explore how large-scale renewable energy projects in countries like Lebanon and Tunisia can exacerbate inequalities, leaving rural and marginalized communities behind. From the s...
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