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The ecological transition places the Moroccan construction sector before a dual imperative: to adapt to new climate constraints while seizing opportunities linked to the green economy. This is one of the lessons from the report National Diagnosis on Jobs in the Green Economy in Morocco, developed by the International Labour Organization with support from the High Commissioner for Planning. As a pillar of the national economy, construction represented nearly 5.9% of the total added value in 2021 and employed approximately 1.2 million people, accounting for over 11% of the active population. Despite still modest productivity, the sector has seen notable…
Morocco remains largely on the sidelines of effective pricing for its greenhouse gas emissions. This is the conclusion drawn by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in its 2025 report on effective carbon rates, which highlights a fragmented pricing architecture dominated by indirect tax instruments and lacking any explicit carbon pricing mechanism. According to the OECD, by 2023, only 28.4% of national greenhouse gas emissions were subject to a positive net effective rate. The Kingdom imposes no explicit carbon price; the existing constraint is primarily based on fuel taxation, considered an implicit pricing mechanism, which covers 38.6% of…
The Moroccan energy transition is no longer limited to the production of green electricity. It increasingly revolves around the ability of companies to understand, manage, and optimize their energy usage. This is the niche in which Wattnow is officially launching in Morocco. Already present in the Kingdom through several industrial projects, the company specializes in intelligent energy management and aims to establish a sustainable offer firmly embedded in the national economic fabric.The official arrival of Wattnow comes amid rising energy costs, increasing pressure on industrial competitiveness, and heightened requirements for compliance with ESG standards. For the company, Morocco represents a…
BANK OF AFRICA has taken a new step in its commitment to sustainable development by announcing the launch of the Excellence Award for Sustainability & Impact, with applications open from February 15 to April 15, 2026. This initiative is aligned with the dynamics driven by the Pan-African Chair of Sustainability and Impact Finance, developed in partnership with six leading Moroccan academic institutions. Through this award, the Bank aims to establish a structured ecosystem around ESG issues and strengthen connections between academic production, methodological innovation, and concrete organizational transformation. The clear ambition is to go beyond traditional financing to encourage approaches…
Morocco is at a crucial juncture in its economic and social trajectory. Faced with the rapid intensification of climate change effects, the Kingdom is called upon to successfully transition to a greener economy, capable of both preserving its natural resources and generating sustainable jobs. This is one of the central findings of the National Diagnostic on Green Economy Jobs, developed by the International Labour Organization with support from the High Commission for Planning. On the climate front, the signals are unequivocal. Classified among the “hotspots” of global warming, Morocco has recorded a temperature increase since the 1960s that exceeds the…
The Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development (MTEDD) has launched a large-scale Public Call for Competition (PCC) concerning the allocation of mining interest zones in the regions of Tafilalet and Figuig. Published under notice no. 1/DGMH/2026, this initiative encompasses 361 zones, covering nearly 13,000 km², or about 1.3 million hectares. This represents the largest operation of its kind ever undertaken in this region, accounting for nearly 22% of its total mining area. Beyond the geographical scale, this call signifies a profound shift in the approach to mining development in Morocco. For the first time, the ministry adopts a multicriteria…
Faced with the intensification of droughts and the gradual depletion of conventional resources, Morocco has made seawater desalination a key component of its water strategy. Once considered a supplementary solution, desalination is now expected to simultaneously secure agricultural irrigation and drinking water supply in several regions of the Kingdom. The Moroccan agricultural model, heavily oriented towards exportation and based on high-value-added sectors—such as citrus fruits, berries, and greenhouse vegetables—depends closely on regular access to water. However, reservoirs and aquifers are no longer sufficient to ensure this stability. In this context, the use of desalinated water emerges as a strategic alternative…
A partnership agreement was signed on Monday in Rabat between the Arts and Crafts School of Rabat (EAMR) and Ménara Holding Group to support the students and graduates of this school in training, research, innovation, and socio-economic integration. The agreement was initialed by EAMR Director Mehdi Sebti and Ménara Holding Group President Mohamed Zahid during a ceremony attended by the Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour. This agreement is part of the national industrial transformation dynamic, placing human capital at the core of the Kingdom’s competitiveness and industrial sovereignty. It reflects the shared commitment of the ministry and the…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is strengthening its financial support for Morocco by providing an additional 10 million euros for the inclusive and sustainable forest management project. This support, finalized in January 2026, brings the total financing mobilized since December 2023 to 110 million euros under the national strategy “Forests of Morocco 2020-2030,” part of the Green Partnership linking the Kingdom to the European Union. Implemented by the National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) from 2024 to 2028, this structural program benefits from a European guarantee and includes, in its new phase, an investment grant of 10 million euros…
Morocco and Germany are set to take a significant step in their energy partnership with Sila Atlantik, a colossal infrastructure project valued between €30 and €40 billion, aimed at producing renewable electricity in Morocco and exporting it to Europe, particularly Germany, via a long-distance underwater electrical interconnection. The plan relies on the deployment of vast solar and wind capacities in Morocco, potentially reaching 15 gigawatts. At full capacity, these installations could generate approximately 26 terawatt-hours annually, which accounts for nearly 5% of Germany’s electricity needs. In the context of an accelerated energy transition in Europe, this volume would grant Morocco…