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Morocco has officially submitted its third nationally determined contribution (NDC 3.0) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), targeting a 53% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 and positioning the country on a path to carbon neutrality by 2050. This document reinforces the Kingdom’s status as a central player in international climate governance, just weeks ahead of the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP) negotiations. The Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leïla Benali, emphasized the integrated nature of this vision, combining decarbonization, social justice, and technological innovation. According to her, the Moroccan plan links…
The effects of climate change in Antarctica are increasingly resembling those observed in Greenland, particularly with accelerated melting and glacial movements towards the ocean. Danish researchers warn that these effects are likely to have detrimental impacts on sea level rise. “Antarctica was long considered more stable than the Arctic, but today the situation has changed: sea ice is disappearing, temperatures are rising here as well, ice currents are accelerating, and meltwater is entering cracks in glaciers, causing them to slide more rapidly into the ocean,” noted scientist Ruth Mottram from the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) in a statement. The study…
The 5th edition of the World Power-to-X Summit concluded last Thursday in Marrakech with a call for the establishment of a global ecosystem around green hydrogen and its derivatives to accelerate the global energy transition. During the closing session, Ayoub Hirt, head of the green chemistry department at the Solar Energy and New Energies Research Institute (IRESEN), emphasized that “projects undertaken in this field must evolve into true ecosystems that generate skills, jobs, and sustainable competitiveness,” stressing the importance of clear and stable regulatory frameworks to inspire confidence among investors and support the development of strategic infrastructures such as ports,…
During the fifth edition of the Global Power-to-X Summit, held under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, IRESEN (Institute for Research in Solar Energy and New Energies) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) have officially established a partnership focused on the development of green hydrogen and its industrial applications. This agreement aims to strengthen scientific cooperation, support sustainable investments, and facilitate the implementation of projects in new energy sectors. Special emphasis is placed on the production of green hydrogen and the realization of a feasibility study for a green methanol project in the Oriental region. According…
The Moroccan agency Tactical Tactics, specializing in international business development, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Dar Si Hmad Foundation, a pioneer in fog water collection and sustainable development in southern Morocco. This alliance marks the first official integration of a CSR dimension (Corporate Social Responsibility) into the agency’s commercial activities, paving the way for a new approach to international business that is more ethical and rooted in the community. A Bridge between Economy and Ecology With this agreement, Tactical Tactics becomes the official representative of the Dar Si Hmad Foundation in the North American market, enabling foreign industrial…
Faced with the continuous rise in electricity costs, Morocco is turning to a solution that could fundamentally transform its energy landscape: self-production, particularly solar energy. This strategic lever has significant potential, but its development is still hindered by regulatory delays and economic obstacles. Adopted in 2023, Law 82-21 was intended to accelerate decentralized electricity production. It offered a clear framework allowing households, SMEs, and industrial entities to produce and consume their own energy. However, more than a year later, the implementing decrees are still awaited, limiting the reform’s impact. The Competition Council has expressed concern, noting that a tool capable…
During a panel discussion at the 5th edition of the World Power-to-X Summit, themed “Opportunities for Industrial Integration in the Green Hydrogen Value Chain,” Mr. Mezzour emphasized that the priority for the Kingdom is to turn local needs into levers for production and investment, particularly through the adaptation of vehicles, the valorization of produced molecules, and carbon capture from biological resources. “No one will refuse locally produced goods at a competitive price,” he stated, stressing the necessity of offering investors a sustainable, affordable, and technologically robust proposition that can compete with fossil fuels. In this regard, the minister highlighted the…
At the opening of the ClimAfrica 2025 Forum in Skhirat, the minister emphasized the importance of intensifying international and regional cooperation, particularly through South-South partnerships, to share experiences and build joint initiatives in the field of climate. In this regard, he assured that Morocco is ready to share its expertise for the continent and develop joint projects with its African partners in line with regional strategies. Mr. Baraka also stressed the importance of involving both public and private sectors to mobilize funding, develop new services, and enhance local and regional capacities. Additionally, he praised the role played by the European…
The inaugural edition of the ClimAfrica Forum 2025 was launched on Tuesday in Skhirat under the theme “From Risk to Resilience: Meteorology and Innovation for Early Warning Systems in Africa.” Carrying the values of action and innovation, this two-day event, initiated by the Ministry of Equipment and Water in partnership with several regional and international stakeholders, takes place ahead of COP30, with the ambition of making this gathering a continental turning point in the fight against climate change and the deployment of early warning systems tailored to African realities. The forum aims to encourage reflection on scientifically-based solutions, scalable innovations,…
The 5th edition of the World Power-to-X Summit commenced on Wednesday in Marrakech, featuring the participation of government officials, strategic political decision-makers, pioneering innovators, and academic thought leaders. Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the World Power-to-X Summit aims to foster collaboration, creativity, and exchange in the field of green hydrogen, while addressing ways to accelerate the global energy transition. Organized by the Moroccan Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN), under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, and in partnership with the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen), Cluster…