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The Rihla Initiative for Green Economic Growth is an ambitious new project that aims to mobilize capital and expertise from Gulf countries to support green economic growth in Global Majority countries.

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Can Gulf Philanthropy Support Climate Action?
Can Gulf Philanthropy Support Climate Action?

As Western donors retreat and European and North American philanthropies scramble to find their footing, can a new power bloc from the Global South rise to fill the void?

Gulf Investors Envision a ‘Green Road’ in Central Asia
Gulf Investors Envision a ‘Green Road’ in Central Asia

The GCC’s growing clean energy footprint in Central Asia signals a forward-looking strategy: a pivot from fossil fuel exporters to global enablers of the energy transition.

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Kazakhstan’s Path to Carbon Neutrality Could Run Through the Gulf
Kazakhstan’s Path to Carbon Neutrality Could Run Through the Gulf

Kazakhstan needs additional sources of climate financing are needed—the Gulf has emerged as an important partner.

As Corporate America Makes Green Retreat, GCC Firms Should Hold the Line
As Corporate America Makes Green Retreat, GCC Firms Should Hold the Line

GCC countries must leverage to their domestic resources to compensate for the loss of American green investments and foster regional climate finance initiatives.

Uzbekistan's Energy Transition Depends on Systematic Reforms
Uzbekistan's Energy Transition Depends on Systematic Reforms

To achieve its energy transition, Uzbekistan must go beyond a project-by-project approach.

Central Asia Relies on Gulf as it Targets Energy Transition
Central Asia Relies on Gulf as it Targets Energy Transition

The Gulf states are leveraging their role as fossil fuel producers in order to remain energy leaders, whatever the fuel system.

New Climate Financing Targets Present Opportunity for the Gulf
New Climate Financing Targets Present Opportunity for the Gulf

Three key outcomes from COP29 present opportunities for Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar to drive climate finance in the Global South.