Rabia FerroukhiDirector Knowledge, Policy and Finance, IRENA

Transition Path in the Mediterranean Area in a post Covid-Environment, REM 2020, Webinar, 2nd July 2020

POST-COVID RECOVERYEnergy Transition Perspectives Global, MENA and North Africa

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The bulk of emission reductions: renewable and efficiency

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Energy transformation investments to 2030 (medium term)

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Employment and growth benefits to 2030 – Global and regional

MENA+1.3 additional

transition-related jobs

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Employment and growth benefits to 2030 – North Africa

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Employment along several important renewable value chains

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Segments of value chain and occupational requirements: Renewables

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solar PV SWH onshore wind offshore wind geothermal

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Workers and technicians Experts

Engineers and higher degrees Marketing and administrative personnel

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Current policy landscape in South and Eastern Mediterranean countries

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per year,2020 –2023

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Immediate global employment and growth benefits 2021-2023 Changes in energy sector jobs resulting from transition-related investment

(Transforming Energy Scenario compared to Planned Energy Scenario, 2021-2023)

The specifics vary from region to region and country to country – whether in terms of underlying structural conditions, the specific opportunities that can be pursued, or the scope of policy ambition.

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