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title: "War-driven Energy Price Spikes Highlight Value Of Renewables: UN Climate Chief"
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description: "As the Middle East war causes a surge in oil and gas prices, Simon Stiell, the UN's climate chief, emphasizes the importance of renewable energy. At the 2026 Green Growth Summit in Brussels, he highlighted that the global disruption in energy supplies is being felt worldwide, showcasing the strategic value of transitioning to renewable sources."
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# War-driven Energy Price Spikes Highlight Value Of Renewables: UN Climate Chief

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As the Middle East war drives oil and gas prices sharply higher, the UN's top climate change official says the volatility underscored the strategic value of renewable energy.

Speaking at the 2026 Green Growth Summit in Brussels, Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, said the disruption of global energy supplies is being felt worldwide.

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