Crafting a Just Energy Transition in North Africa

August 29, 2025
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North Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads today, one which has the potential to transform the future of a region caught between the fading grip of fossil fuels and the urgent promise of renewable energy. While the previous decades were marked by important improvements in economic and energy indicators, the renewable energy transition presents an unprecedented opportunity to overcome the middle-income trap.   For North Africa, this opportunity is clearer than ever as RES technologies become cheaper, offering the potential to position the region as a competitive player in low-carbon value chains. At the same time, strategic investments in renewable energy must deliver tangible economic returns, ensuring growth does not come at the expense of sustainability. As each North African country designs its own energy transition pathway, the challenge is clear: to decouple fossil fuels from economic expansion, while guaranteeing affordable and secure energy for all.

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