Prospects for cooperation in energy transition for a sustainable future: GCC, Türkiye, and regional perspectives

  • Sat, December 9, 2023 • 3:30 am ET
  • SAT, DECEMBER 9, 2023 • 12:30 GST
  • The Presentation Stage, Knowledge Hub, Green Zone, Expo city
  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

An in-person discussion and publication launch taking place at COP28, on Türkiye-GCC prospects for cooperation in energy transition.

The Atlantic Council IN TURKEY & Turkey Programs Center and TRENDS Research and Advisory organized an in-person discussion and publication launch on “Prospects for Cooperation in Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future: GCC, Türkiye, and Regional Perspectives” taking place at COP28 on Saturday, December 9th, at The Presentation Stage, Knowledge Hub, Green Zone, Expo city, in Dubai.

Türkiye and the GCC share many synergies in the energy sector and unlocking the mutually beneficial areas of cooperation can play a vital role in addressing the challenge of climate change to the region.

At the event, we launched and discussed the contents of the TRENDS & Atlantic Council report on Türkiye-GCC energy transition cooperation. The report is composed of articles from experts around the region, on topics relevant to the discussion.​

Opening remarks

Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali
CEO, TRENDS Research and Advisory

Panelists

Mouza Almarzooqi
Head of Economic Studies section, TRENDS Research and Advisory

Karim Elgendy
Associate Fellow, Environment and Society Center, Chatham House

Melek Öztürk
Research Principal, The Electric Vehicle (EV) Exchange

Moderator

Serhat S. Çubukçuoğlu
Senior Fellow in Strategic Studies, TRENDS Research and Advisory

Report

Dec 8, 2023

Prospects for cooperation in energy transition for a sustainable future: GCC, Turkey, and regional perspectives

By Atlantic Council IN TURKEY & TRENDS Research and Advisory

An essay series exploring partnership between the GCC countries and Turkey to accelerate the energy transition and clean-energy deployment.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Within the Atlantic Council’s longstanding commitment to strengthening the transatlantic relationship, the Atlantic Council Turkey Program conducts research, provides thought leadership, and offers a platform for strategic dialogue between the US, Turkey, and NATO allies to address the region’s toughest challenges and explore opportunities, including in the fields of energy, business & trade, technology, defense, and security.