The Kingdom of Morocco participated this week in a forum on green transition and international climate policies, organized in the Swedish capital by the Moroccan embassy in collaboration with the think tank Mundus International.
The event brought together diplomats, experts, and Swedish policymakers around a central theme: how to strengthen international cooperation in the face of energy and climate challenges.
Representing Morocco, Ambassador Karim Medrek highlighted the Kingdom’s major strategic orientations in renewable energy and sustainable development. He noted that “under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco has made sustainable development and climate diplomacy a core aspect of its national and foreign policy.”
The ambassador detailed the main planning instruments adopted by Morocco to achieve its carbon neutrality goals: the National Energy Strategy for 2030, the Low Carbon Roadmap for 2050, and the National Green Hydrogen Roadmap launched in 2021.
These documents reflect a clear ambition: to increase the share of renewable energies to over 80% of the electricity mix in the long term while accelerating the decarbonization of industry and transport.
“Morocco has embarked on a profound transformation of its energy model, based on the diversification of sources, efficiency, and innovation,” Mr. Medrek stated.
He added that sustainability is now integrated “throughout the entire industrial value chain,” with the objective of creating competitive, low-carbon ecosystems that are attractive to foreign investors.
Discussions in Stockholm allowed for a cross-examination of Morocco’s and Sweden’s national approaches, with both countries sharing the belief that the green transition should rely on international cooperation and technological research.
Medrek emphasized that for Morocco, “climate cooperation is not just an environmental duty, but an opportunity for economic transformation and strategic partnership.”
From the Swedish side, two experts provided their insights: Magnus Nilsson, a consultant and specialist in European energy and climate policies, and Mikael Anzén, Sweden’s ambassador for sustainable trade and innovation.
Both stressed the driving role of innovation and technology in the success of the Swedish model, reminding attendees that the country has often exceeded European objectives due to a policy of research and close cooperation between the public and private sectors.
Speakers reminded the audience that the Swedish energy system is based on a balance between hydropower, nuclear energy, and renewables, ensuring the country’s near-carbon neutrality.
This approach, supported by the Team Sweden strategy—which unites businesses, institutions, and researchers around sustainable economic diplomacy—could inspire future collaborations with Morocco in areas such as green technology transfer, energy storage, and industrial efficiency.
This participation comes just days after the presentation in Rabat of the new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2035, in which the Kingdom commits to reducing its emissions by 53% and phasing out coal by 2040, subject to international support.
This trajectory reflects Morocco’s determination to combine climate ambition with inclusive economic development, in line with the royal vision of a resilient and sustainable national model.
