Carboun in Dialogue

The Carboun Institute engages in talks, panels, and podcasts to examine the forces reshaping energy and climate policy in the Middle East and North Africa. Our interventions bring research-driven insights to debates on decarbonization, adaptation, and climate diplomacy, grounding global climate goals in the realities of the MENA region. These discussions provide context based on our work and highlight emerging pathways for cooperation, investment, and policy innovation.

Explore our latest talks and podcasts to hear insights from the Carboun Institute’s experts and collaborators. We welcome collaboration and encourage institutions and partners to reach out for joint events.

Talks and Podcasts

 
 

PODCAST

Podcast cover image with a background of ocean waves at sunset, featuring logos and text about the Middle East's water and climate crisis, with lessons from Iran, Iraq, and the Gulf.

The Middle East’s Water and Climate Crisis – with MEI

14 August 2025

Carboun Institute’s Executive Director Karim Elgendy joins the Middle East Institute to examine how climate change, politics, and mismanagement are reshaping the region’s water and energy systems, and what pathways exist for cooperation.

LECTURE

Cover slide showing a satellite image of Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East on the left, and black background with white text on the right. The text reads: 'Transitioning to a Net Zero Carbon Economy: State of Play in the Middle East and North Africa.' Logos of the University of Cambridge, CISL, and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership appear below, along with the name Karim Elgendy, Executive Director of the Carbon Institute.

Transitioning to a Net Zero Carbon Economy: State of Play in the MENA Region

11 July 2025

At the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), Carboun Institute’s Executive Director Karim Elgendy delivered a lecture on the state of play in the Middle East and North Africa’s transition to a net zero carbon economy. The session examined how the region is confronting rising emissions, ambitious renewable energy targets, and geopolitical complexities.