Ten years after the adoption of the 2030 Agenda by the United Nations, the Casablanca-Settat region is embracing sustainable development. The High Commission for Planning (HCP) has just presented the Regional Report on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2025, a comprehensive and strategic document that assesses the territory’s status in relation to the 17 global goals set by the international community.
Behind the figures and tables lies a true snapshot of the territory: that of a region in full transformation, aware of its social, economic, and environmental challenges, and determined to anchor its growth within a sustainable framework.
A Pilot Region for a National Model
Casablanca-Settat was not chosen by chance: alongside Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima, it is one of the two pilot regions committed to the localization of the SDGs. This initiative, launched in December 2021, resulted in the establishment of a collaborative platform dedicated to monitoring and evaluating the SDGs.
Under the presidency of the High Commissioner for Planning, Ahmed Lahlimi Alami, and the Wali of the region, this platform has brought together key stakeholders: local authorities, decentralized state services, universities, businesses, and civil society. An unprecedented synergy designed to measure the progress of the SDGs, identify gaps, and propose concrete action steps.
Sustainable Development as a Territorial Culture
One of the main contributions of the report lies in its methodology. Far from being a mere administrative exercise, it relies on a participatory and inclusive approach. The HCP focused on consultation: awareness workshops were organized, focal points were designated within institutions, and local capacities were strengthened.
The goal is for each actor to take ownership of the SDGs and contribute to making them a local governance reflex. The report goes even further by proposing a comparative dashboard that situates the region against the national average, linking local strategies to global sustainable development targets.
Between Progress and Vigilance
The report’s conclusions highlight both advances and urgent challenges. Casablanca-Settat showcases significant progress in several areas: economic growth, industrial dynamism, social and environmental initiatives. However, the challenges remain considerable: demographic pressure, territorial imbalances, water management, social inclusion, and preservation of natural resources.
The document thus calls for strengthening coordination among public policies and consolidating territorial planning around a shared, sustainable vision.
Toward a Morocco of Sustainable Territories
By publishing this report, Casablanca-Settat asserts its role as a pioneer region of sustainable development in Morocco. Its experience will serve as a model for other regions of the Kingdom, with an eye toward national scale-up.
An exemplary exercise in transparency, planning, and collective responsibility — confirming that sustainable development is no longer an option, but a path already underway.