European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira, stresses on the urgent need for economic diversification and sustainable development, particularly in oil-rich nations.
Ferreira, in an interview with TRENDS, draws on the experiences of the UAE and Saudi Arabia, nations at the forefront of transforming their oil-dependent economies to withstand global economic and environmental shocks.
She points to diversification as a resilience-building strategy, essential for competitiveness and stability.
Reflecting on the lessons from Europe, Ferreira highlights the vulnerabilities exposed by the pandemic, especially in regions overly reliant on single sectors like tourism.
She underscores the importance of transitioning to sustainable economic models, propelled by the untapped potential of renewable resources such as solar energy in sun-drenched regions.
Ferreira advocates for a global, inclusive approach to sustainability, ensuring that the shift towards green economies leaves no one behind.
With Europe’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 setting the stage, she envisions a future where new energy technologies not only mitigate climate impact but also create sustainable job opportunities.
Speaking on the sidelines of an event in Dubai, Ferreira emphasizes the necessity of …
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