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Throughout different panels and working sessions, the workshop tackled core aspects of a robust energy transition pathway for the Mediterranean region. Discussions revolved around the continued role of traditional energy sources, alongside the crucial need to significantly scale up renewable energy integration, accelerate energy efficiency measures, and secure the necessary financing for the energy transition. Geopolitical implications of low-carbon hydrogen and cooperation dynamics surrounding energy in the Mediterranean were also explored by the assembled experts. Looking towards the future, participants delved into potential trajectories for the region's energy transition over the next decade, identifying key dimensions and mechanisms to ensure resilience.
Diving deeper into specific aspects, the experts exchanged insights on fostering resilient energy infrastructure, establishing effective cooperation mechanisms, crafting sound policy frameworks, and strengthening energy governance structures. Transitioning away from fossil fuels remained a central theme, with discussions exploring innovative financing models and the critical role of climate finance in supporting this shift. The workshop further delved into the crucial roles of energy efficiency and sufficiency, citizen participation, and local authorities in promoting a resilient energy transition. Interactive sessions, including a workshop focused on building resilience dimensions and mechanisms, provided a platform for in-depth exploration and fostered constructive dialogue among the participants.
The collective wisdom gleaned from the workshop underscored the paramount importance of building resilience into the energy transition for long-term sustainability. The necessity for unwavering cooperation among Mediterranean countries emerged as a critical theme. The gathering of the experts circle thus served as a continued catalyst for knowledge exchange, experience sharing, and the development of concrete recommendations for policymakers on questions of energy security and transition in the Mediterranean region.
