Our Focus Areas
Strategic priorities that guide our work in building a sustainable future for the Middle East and Africa.
Where We Focus
We concentrate our efforts across four strategic areas that address the most critical sustainability challenges in the MEA region.
Climate Action
Building climate-resilient systems and accelerating the transition to net-zero emissions across the region.
- Carbon reduction strategies and net-zero pathways
- Climate resilience and adaptation planning
- Climate finance and investment facilitation
Green Innovation
Supporting entrepreneurs and startups developing innovative solutions to sustainability challenges.
- Cleantech innovation and deployment
- Green entrepreneurship and startup support
- Technology transfer and localization
Sustainable Development
Creating sustainable, livable cities and communities through integrated planning and smart solutions.
- Circular economy and resource efficiency
- Sustainable urban development
- Green jobs and skills development
Policy & Governance
Developing evidence-based policies and strengthening governance frameworks for sustainability.
- Policy research and advisory
- Regulatory frameworks for sustainability
- Public-private partnerships
Why These Areas Matter
The data speaks clearly — urgent, coordinated action across these focus areas is essential for the MEA region.
$13bn
Annual climate-disaster losses in MENA
These losses demand urgent systemic action across the region
2.5bn
Africa's population by 2050
Intensifying demand for sustainable resources and services
$2.5tn
Climate-finance gap in SSA by 2030
Limiting the scale-up of adaptation and green-growth projects
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