Publications

Smart Cities: Social and Environmental Challenges and Opportunities for Local Authorities

Springer Link

Fateh Belaïd, Anvita Arora

Achieving Net-Zero GHG Emissions of Saudi Arabia by 2060: The Transformation of the Building Sector

Puneet Kamboj, Mohamad Hejazi, Fateh Belaïd, Mohammad Aldubyan, Yang Qiu, Page Kyle, Gokul Iyer

In this paper, an economy-wide, net-zero pathway that enables Saudi Arabia to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2060 is investigated, with a specific focus on the critical role played by the building sector. An exploration is undertaken of the…

Puneet Kamboj

Hejazi, Mohamad

Belaïd, Fateh

Aldubyan, Mohammad

Yang Qiu

Page Kyle

Gokul Iyer

Navigating Energy Diplomacy in Times of Recovery and Conflict: A Study of Cross-border Energy Trade Dynamics

Science Direct

Emre Hatipoglu, Osman Zeki Gökçe, Fateh Belaïd

Modeling Long-Term Oil Demand in the Agricultural Sector

Fateh Belaïd, Mohammad Aldubyan

The agricultural sector and global food security are facing an increasing number of risks due to climate change, the increasing population size, rising energy and agricultural demands, competing demands for land for biofuel production, and the degradation of soil quality.…

Belaïd, Fateh

Aldubyan, Mohammad

Role Of LPG In Enabling A Just And Inclusive Energy Transition In Africa And The Arab Region

Fateh Belaïd, Aayushi Awasthy, Mohamad Hejazi, Radia Sedaoui, Mustafa Ansari, Sean Ratka

Globally, 2.3 billion people still lack access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking (CFTs) today, with an overwhelming majority residing in rural areas. Without a dramatic increase in investment and action for scalable solutions, 1.9 billion people will remain…

Belaïd, Fateh

Aayushi Awasthy

Hejazi, Mohamad

Radia Sedaoui

Mustafa Ansari

Sean Ratka

Implications of Climate Policy on Energy Poverty

Fateh Belaïd, Mohamad Hejazi, Puneet Kamboj, Fatih Yılmaz

This article examines the complex issue of energy poverty and its various dimensions, including energy access and affordability. It explores the challenges of addressing energy poverty and the trade-offs that may exist between energy poverty and climate change policy.

Belaïd, Fateh

Hejazi, Mohamad

Puneet Kamboj

Yılmaz, Fatih

Closing the Investment Gap to Achieve Paris Agreement Goals

Fatih Yılmaz, Fahad A. Alswaina, Fateh Belaïd, Mohamad Hejazi, Mari Luomi, Salaheddine Soummane

This study aims to assess the alignment of global sustainable financial flows with transition investment priorities. First, we identify investment gaps based on the difference between the required annual investment to meet global net-zero emissions (NZE) targets and current investment…

Yılmaz, Fatih

Fahad A. Alswaina

Belaïd, Fateh

Hejazi, Mohamad

Luomi, Mari

Soummane, Salaheddine

Smart Cities Initiatives and Perspectives in the MENA Region and Saudi Arabia

Fateh Belaïd

This chapter focuses on the evolution of smart cities in developing countries. It starts by mapping the definitions and evolutions of smart cities concepts. Then it outlines the progress and current practices that emerging economies, in general, have achieved in…

Belaïd, Fateh

Smart Energy Cities: The Role of Behavioral Interventions in Reducing Electricity Demand in Buildings in Principality of Monaco

Fateh Belaïd

With energy powering the most attractive aspects of urban environments in modern society, from health, transportation, and comfort to information, business, and leisure, energy cities are perfectly positioned to design the smart city of the future by leveraging the energy…

Belaïd, Fateh

Saudi Arabia Energy Transition in a Post-paris Agreement Era: An Analysis with a Multi-level Perspective Approach

Science Direct

Fateh Belaïd, Aisha Al-Sarihi

Environmental Consequences of Geopolitical Crises: The Case of Economic Sanctions and Emissions

Science Direct

Emre Hatipoglu, Fateh Belaïd, Mehmet Ali Soytas

How Does Concrete and Cement Industry Transformation Contribute to Mitigating Climate Change Challenges?

Science Direct

Fateh Belaïd

Energy Efficiency and Residential Energy Consumption: Current Challenges, Policies, and Emerging Trends

Frontier

Fateh Belaïd

Driving Forward a Low-carbon Built Environment: The Impact of Energy Context and Environmental Concerns on Building Renovation

Science Direct

Fateh Belaïd

The Role of Nuclear Power in Clean Energy and Green Transitions

T20

In order to limit global warming to 1.5°C, all energy sources and technologies, including nuclear power, must be considered. Nuclear power is reliable, clean, very safe and secure, with a very high capacity factor. However, it has not yet been…

Noura Mansouri, Fateh Belaïd

The Viability of Energy Efficiency in Facilitating Saudi Arabia’s Journey Toward Net-zero Emissions

Science Direct

Fateh Belaïd

Energy Transition Amid Converging Global Energy Crises

Fateh Belaïd, Raed Al-Mestneer, Aisha Al-Sarihi

In this commentary, we provide a discussion of the factors that have led to the ongoing spike in natural gas prices. We then discuss the potential short- and long-term implications for the global energy transition and for users of natural…

Belaïd, Fateh

Al-Mestneer, Raed

Al-Sarihi, Aisha

The Rebound Effect in Residential Energy Demand: The Case of Saudi Arabia

Mohammad Aldubyan, Fateh Belaïd, Anwar Gasim

A Bird’s-Eye View of the Rebound Effect Although the rebound effect phenomenon has sparked heightened policy and academic debate in recent years, the topic is not new. The concept of rebound – and its extreme form, “backfire”, where energy efficiency…

Aldubyan, Mohammad

Belaïd, Fateh

Gasim, Anwar

Decarbonizing the Residential Sector: How Prominent is Household Energy-Saving Behavior in Decision Making?

IAEE

Fateh Belaïd

Impacts of Income Poverty and High Housing Costs on Fuel Poverty in Egypt: An Empirical Modeling Approach

Science Direct

Fateh Belaïd, Mohamad Hejazi