Rabat – Morocco has announced an updated national strategy focused on achieving a fair and inclusive green transformation by 2035. Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Leila Benali presented the revised plan to the House of Representatives’ Committee on Infrastructure, Energy, Minerals, Environment, and Sustainable Development.
Building on the 2017 strategy, which improved institutional coordination, sectoral planning, and digital monitoring, the updated approach addresses remaining challenges such as the absence of local monitoring systems and the need for clearer, measurable indicators. It adopts a flexible and inclusive framework centered on six key transformation areas:
- Protecting and valuing natural resources
- Ensuring fair access to basic services
- Transitioning to a low-carbon green economy
- Securing energy, water, and food supplies
- Promoting territorial justice
- Preserving Morocco’s cultural heritage
These priorities will be supported by five strategic tools: developing human capital, accelerating digital transformation, fostering innovation, enhancing legal and tax frameworks, and strengthening sustainable financing.
The strategy was shaped through extensive national consultations including regional forums, sectoral and community dialogues, and an online platform for input from citizens and Moroccans abroad.
Benali emphasized that the plan aligns with King Mohammed VI’s vision, the New Development Model, government priorities, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Implementation will be governed through a multi-level system comprising a national committee led by the head of government, supplemented by sectoral and regional committees. Additionally, a three-year budget planning process tied to SDGs and a biennial monitoring and evaluation system will ensure progress and adaptability.
