Aware of the harmful consequences resulting from climatic hazards, Morocco is working hard. The result of these efforts: it advances to 8th place in the global ranking of the Climate Change Performance Index for 2025, reflecting the country’s constant efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adopt national policies focused on the transition to renewable energies.
Thus, Morocco obtained varied evaluations in the main categories of the index, with a rating of “ high » in the categories of greenhouse gas emissions and energy use, an assessment “ average » for climate policies, and a note “ weak » in terms of renewable energies. This ranking, based on an independent report, assesses the performance of 63 countries, as well as that of the European Union, in mitigating the effects of climate change, covering more than 90% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
This achievement is supported by Morocco’s long-term commitment to double the share of renewable energy to reach 52% of the national electricity mix by 2030. This ambitious objective is clearly manifested in large solar and wind energy projects, aimed at providing clean and sustainable sources of energy.
However, the country faces structural challenges, including partial dependence on fossil energy sources, including its plans to exploit natural gas locally. Experts point out that “high technology costs and dependence on external financing represent obstacles to rapid expansion of the renewable energy sector”.
In addition, experts note the absence of local financial incentive mechanisms encouraging the private sector and individuals to get involved in the production of clean energy, which is hampering Morocco’s progress in this area. Nevertheless, Morocco is considered a leading regional model, presenting a practical example of integrating sustainable development into national policies.
The said report also highlights that “Morocco outperforms many other nations in the index, including countries with stronger economies and more developed infrastructure”. For example, countries like Sweden, Norway and Denmark, often considered global climate leaders, have fallen to lower ranks than Morocco in some categories.
Although these countries maintain high assessments in the use of renewable energy and the application of international climate policies, Morocco stands out for a significant reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions, thus strengthening its overall ranking in the ‘hint.
At the same time, Morocco continues to seek a balance between its climate aspirations and economic development, a challenge faced by other nations in the index, such as India and the United Kingdom. For example, despite India’s decline to 10th place, its performance in the energy use category remains strong. As for the United Kingdom, which rose to 6th place, it has improved its energy policies but continues to face criticism for its persistent investments in fossil fuels.
On the Moroccan side, the experience reflects better resource management, supported by a national vision focused on a gradual transition towards renewable energies, while emphasizing the importance of improving infrastructure and increasing transparency in the implementation implementation of climate policies.
According to experts, Morocco must fill key gaps to ensure its progress in the rankings is sustainable. These persistent flaws include strengthening financial incentives for renewable energy projects, improving technical and institutional capacity, and adopting carbon pricing mechanisms to account for the environmental costs of fossil fuels.
Experts also recommend directing more support to agricultural sectors to adapt to water scarcity, including through the use of modern irrigation techniques and sustainable agricultural practices. According to the report, “if Morocco continues to implement these recommendations, it will strengthen its position as a regional and international hub in the fight against climate change, paving the way for sustainable economic development in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement”.
The report’s methodology is based on the assessment of four main areas: greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, renewable energy and climate policies. Data is collected and analyzed in collaboration with around 450 experts from civil society, research centers and scientific institutions around the world, making this index a comprehensive and reliable tool for assessing climate progress at national and international levels. .
It should be remembered that the Climate Change Performance Index is published annually by three organizations: Germanwatch, NewClimate Institute and Climate Action Network. These institutions assess countries’ performance in mitigating climate change and achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.
