The Arab States region has demonstrated a deep political commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement, with many countries setting clean energy transition targets to be achieved by 2030-2035 and net-zero emissions commitments by 2060 or earlier.

This policy brief examines technologies, innovations and policy gaps in renewables, energy efficiency and hydrogen across 17 Arab States and presents recommendations for practical steps to advance the green energy transition in the region.

The research was guided by the technological priorities identified by each country in the Arab States region in their national climate pledges, or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). NDCs provide guidance about priority sectors and actions that each country aims to take, including how they will pursue their energy transition. Understanding the target technologies for each country provides insight into emerging market opportunities for the public and private sectors.