Driven by the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Kingdom’s national momentum for environmental protection has taken shape through a series of institutional and legislative reforms aimed at developing a uniquely Moroccan model.
This bold Royal approach culminated in the adoption of the National Strategy for Sustainable Development, an integrated roadmap designed to accelerate Morocco’s transition to a green and inclusive economy by 2030—upholding the right to sustainable development and aligning with the multilateral conventions ratified by the Kingdom.
With a strong determination to make renewable energy a cornerstone of its economic model, Morocco launched its National Energy Efficiency Strategy, which positions sustainable energy transition as a key driver of socio-economic development.
Within this framework, investment in green hydrogen has significantly expanded, positioning Morocco as a front-runner in promoting renewable energy. This progress builds on the country’s abundant natural resources (solar and wind), strategic geographic location, world-class infrastructure, and highly skilled human capital.
Alongside the flagship solar and wind projects launched under the leadership of His Majesty the King—with the goal of meeting 52% of the country’s energy needs by 2030—numerous other landmark projects have emerged, guided by policies that respect the sustainable use of natural resources, particularly water.
As a key component of sectoral policies, biodiversity preservation is a top priority on the government’s agenda, reflected in the development of a robust legal framework comprising over 250 legislative texts dedicated to the protection of natural resources.
Beyond its unwavering national commitment to the environment, Morocco continues to actively accelerate global climate action and foster international trust in a renewed, inclusive multilateralism to build a sustainable and resilient future.
This steadfast commitment to collective climate initiatives was particularly evident in Morocco’s successful hosting of COP22 in Marrakech in 2016.
The Kingdom also made a noteworthy contribution to COP29, held in November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. On that occasion, Rabat adhered to the declaration on reducing methane from organic waste, the declaration on water, and the declaration on enhanced action in tourism.
Morocco’s firm commitment to making South-South cooperation a strategic pillar of its foreign policy was further demonstrated at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), held this past June in Nice, France.
In a message to participants of that UN conference, HM the King called for a strategic rethinking of Africa’s maritime role, centered on three key pillars: blue growth; enhanced South-South cooperation and regional integration around ocean spaces; and maritime effectiveness through Atlantic synergies. He also stressed that Africa seeks to assert its maritime destiny, supported by its strength, voice, and vision.
By building on these multiple achievements, Morocco is well positioned to further strengthen its energy sovereignty and secure a leading role in the low-carbon economy of the coming decades. The growing competitiveness of renewable energies also opens up highly promising prospects for the Kingdom, particularly in the fields of seawater desalination and green hydrogen.
Editorial team/le7tv