Sustainable energy access for crisis recovery renewable energy solutions for crisis-affected communities in the Arab Region

Energy plays a critical role in the socio-economic development of countries, and without sustainable and affordable access, countries often struggle to recover from crisis and build a foundation for resilient long-term development. Lack of energy access restricts the ability of people in fragile and conflict-impacted situations to earn a living, secure access to clean water, cook food and access education and health facilities. Lack of sustainable energy prevents and stalls communities in recovering from crises. The vast majority of refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) are hosted within countries that already face energy security challenges in the Arab region. Reaching conflict-affected people with energy solutions is often highly complex and expensive, with diesel and fossil fuel import costs and logistics adding to an already fraught situation.