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Bringing together industry leaders, innovators and global thinkers, Future Energy Insights by the World Future Energy Summit takes an in-depth look at renewable energy and sustainability. Featuring lively debate and passionate discussion, the series covers six core topics: clean energy, water scarcity, smart cities, circular economies, waste management and climate change. It shines a spotlight on the critical issues and major gamechangers shaping the sector today.
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Sustainable, resilient, and climate-positive urban environments are not a pipe dream, and regenerative design is a game-changer in transforming the built environment. On episode 17, we discuss how governments, urban planners, and communities can come together to reverse climate change. By 2050, two out of every three people will be living in cities…
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Imagine a world where treated wastewater not only protects our environment but also drives innovation and creates jobs. This vision remains largely untapped, yet it's within our reach! According to current UN Environment Programme data, only 11% of the world’s treated wastewater is reused. Shockingly, around 50% of untreated wastewater pollutes our…
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Green hydrogen: To localise or commercialise?
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Anticipated rampant growth in global demand for green hydrogen presents a major economic opportunity for many countries and is also a progressive zero-carbon journey solution for heavy industry high emitters. On episode 15, we examine both opportunities, looking at which countries are already keen on clean hydrogen and what’s driving strategic deci…
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Women are playing an increasingly prominent role in addressing climate change mitigation and stand at the forefront of efforts to conserve, advocate and innovate. On episode 14 we talk to two high-profile women representing different aspects of the future energy industry to learn more about their inspiration and focus. Climate change is a global is…
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Cities and climate change: planning a net-zero future.
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Considering the diverse challenges cities face, what innovative strategies can they implement to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the near future? Future Energy Insights seeks to address the most significant challenges shaping the future of energy today, both in the Middle East and around the world. Responsible for generating 70% of…
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How SMEs may be our biggest hope for net-zero
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What significant role do small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play in the global journey towards achieving net-zero emissions, particularly in the MENA region? Globally, small and medium-sized enterprises – SMEs - make up 90% of all businesses and represent more than 50% of employment worldwide. Yet, according to 2023 research by the World Eco…
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How can renewable energy help address global food security?
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What role can renewable energy solutions and agri-tech play in feeding the world and supporting net-zero goals? The world’s food production systems are responsible for over 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions with agri-food systems consuming around 30% of the world’s energy. The United Nations has said that farming must become more sustainable t…
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Greening transportation: the future of alternative fuels
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Transport and mobility currently account for 19 per cent of global carbon emissions, according to McKinsey research. In the air, on the ground, and at sea, the dual challenge in developing and adopting carbon-neutral transport systems is how to keep people and goods moving while accelerating net-zero commitment. The International Air Transport Asso…
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COP28 global stocktake. Where do we go from here?
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COP28, which is due to start in a matter of days, represents the most significant accountability moment for climate action, to date. Eight years on from the Paris Agreement, the September-released United Nations Global Stocktake report is the first official assessment of climate action since 2015. The report has reaffirmed that the world is falling…
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How digital twins can help build the cities of the future
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Our planet is currently facing the largest wave of urban growth in history. According to the United Nations, by 2050 more than two-thirds of the world’s population will live in urban areas. This potentially places huge strain on city services, infrastructure and transportation networks. From Singapore, which was the first international city to crea…
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Closing the loop on MENA’s waste management challenges
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Population growth, rapid urbanisation, unsustainable consumer habits, and public indifference have all played their part in what is becoming a major problem for public health and the environment around the world. In the GCC alone, member nations currently generate up to 130 million tons of waste every year. Population growth, ongoing urbanisation, …
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Can floating solar achieve price parity with onshore installations? Will evolving technology support sea-based arrays as a solution for desert nations? And what needs to be done to accelerate global adoption? In this episode of Future Energy Insights, we'll take a deep dive into the potential of floating photovoltaics (FPVs) as a sustainable altern…
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One of the greatest challenges of our time, water scarcity is a global issue. What is being done to tackle water scarcity? How are funds being raised? What is and isn’t working? In this episode of Future Energy Insights we explore the compelling environmental, economic and humanitarian case for financing water projects. By 2040, worldwide demand is…
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The role for AI in re-shaping future energy
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AI-generated data has the potential to drive energy efficiency and reduce costs, but what about its environmental footprint? And will it lead to the loss of millions of jobs in the sector? In this episode of Future Energy Insights, we examine the role for AI in the future energy space and discuss how we might future proof technology to ensure it is…
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Which countries are leading the field in attracting green hydrogen investment? What lessons can other nations learn from them and why? According to the International Energy Agency, to help reach net zero emissions globally by 2050, the clean hydrogen market needs $1.2 trillion of investment this decade – a goal we are nowhere close to achieving. In…
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Building a local hydrogen market: what needs to be in place?
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Building a local hydrogen market is a hot topic, both globally and in the Middle East. Here, we explore what GCC countries must do to position themselves at the forefront of the hydrogen market and export to the many nations eyeing up this clean energy form. What infrastructure should be built, partnerships formed and government initiatives introdu…
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Green hydrogen: Is the Middle East market innovating fast enough?
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The trend towards green hydrogen is gathering pace, both globally and in the Middle East, where the potential for large-scale production and worldwide exportation is huge. But is the region innovating quickly enough to meet future demand? Which market segments present the biggest opportunities for innovation? How can the industry nurture innovative…
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Future Energy Insights brings a mix of passionate debate on the future of energy and sustainability. Starting with a focus on green hydrogen, each bite-sized episode tackles BIG subjects, from accelerating innovation to unlocking investment, and positioning the MENA region at the forefront of the hydrogen market. Future Energy Insights features bus…
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