Carboun Institute
The Carboun Institute is an independent think tank focused on addressing the climate and energy challenges facing the MENA region. It supports climate policymakers through evidence-based research, policy analysis, and advocacy, with core priorities including accelerating decarbonization and energy transitions, enhancing climate resilience and adaptation, and strengthening regional climate diplomacy. The institute also aims to contribute to coordinated climate action, develop regional climate indices, and position the region as a potential leader in innovative climate solutions.
- Organisation type Nonprofit
- Year founded 2025
- Headquartered Amsterdam
- Registration Netherlands
- Website https://www.carboun.com/
Related sustainable development goals
Focus areas
Focus sectors
Environment
- Energy resources
- Climate change
Focus geographies
- Middle East
- North Africa
Programmes
Climate Diplomacy Program
The program explores how climate change and energy transitions shape the geopolitical and security landscape of the MENA region. It examines how countries navigate competing interests and how these countries use climate and energy policies to pursue diplomatic and strategic objectives.
Climate Resilience Program
The program addresses the major climate change risks facing the MENA region, including impacts on public health, food security, water resources, infrastructure, and economic growth. The program delivers evidence-based solutions to strengthen climate adaptation across the region by conducting interdisciplinary research and forging strategic partnerships.
Decarbonization Pathways Program
The program supports national roadmaps and policies for accelerated and just energy transitions across the MENA region. Using scenario modeling and quantitative analysis, it explores how countries can pursue low-carbon development while maintaining positive economic and social outcomes.
Financials
Funding source
- Fundraising
- Government
- Revenue generation
Operations
Key staff
- Karim Elgendy, Executive Director
Board members
- Karim Elgendy, Chair
- Mohammed Mahmoud
- Ruba Farkh
- Tariq Al-Olaimy
- Zeina Khalil Hajj
Contact details
- 00 31 2022 54542
- info@carboun.com
- https://www.carboun.com/
- John M. Keynesplein 1, 1066 EP, Amsterdam, The Netherlands