As climate shocks intensify, Morocco is being called to accelerate its transition to a green economy while preserving employment and social cohesion. This is the conclusion reached in a joint assessment by the High Commission for Planning and the International Labour Organization, which advocates for the development of an integrated national green jobs strategy to strengthen the Kingdom’s economic resilience.
The country now faces a dual challenge: adapting its growth model to environmental imperatives and protecting a labor market exposed to the rapid changes brought about by climate change. Several key sectors, particularly services and construction, appear especially vulnerable, even though they are pillars of national activity.
The report recommends adapting public policies, enhancing skills, and expanding social protection to support this transformation. The goal is clear: to build a more sustainable economic model capable of anticipating labor market changes while maintaining competitiveness, especially in the tertiary sector.
Essential public services, such as transport or civil protection, must enhance their resilience to ensure continuity during climate crises. This approach requires the establishment of climate monitoring systems, as well as evaluation and follow-up mechanisms to adjust policies according to emerging risks and needs.
The services sector, notably coastal tourism, is identified as particularly exposed to extreme climate phenomena, which can damage infrastructure and affect the attractiveness of destinations. Any environmental degradation directly impacts employment in transport, hospitality, leisure, or cultural activities, highlighting the necessity to strengthen social protection and devise innovative solutions to integrate the most vulnerable workers.
The construction sector also appears as a strategic reservoir of green jobs. More than 60% of jobs there are already linked to the green economy, opening significant potential for sustainable job creation, provided there is massive investment in training for eco-friendly construction techniques.
Beyond the employment issue, the document emphasizes the challenge of economic sovereignty. Increasing disruptions in global supply chains, exacerbated by natural disasters, underline the vulnerability of an excessive dependence on imports, whether they are food, energy, or industrial products. The report thus advocates for the development of more resilient local trading chains, capable of securing supply, reducing carbon footprints, and promoting short circuits for the benefit of local farmers and artisans.
In a context of recurring climate crises, the transition to a green economy is no longer a strategic choice but a necessity to consolidate Morocco’s economic sovereignty and preserve long-term social stability.