Like the Prime Minister of Morocco pointing out the rise of renewable energies, the African countries present in Azerbaijan on the sidelines of COP29, reiterated the call to maintain and increase initiatives in favor of the green development of the continent.
The head of the Moroccan government, Aziz Akhannouch, affirmed that 40% of Moroccan electricity comes from renewable energies, this figure expected to reach 52% by 2023, he indicated in a speech delivered during the 29th Conference Conference on Climate Change (COP29) on Wednesday in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
During the Moroccan part of the conference, Akhannouch supported King Mohammed VI’s energy transition strategy at the national and international level, reported the Moroccan News Agency (MAP).
He underlined Morocco’s desire to implement seawater desalination projects powered by renewable energy and green hydrogen as part of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). This ambitious project highlights Morocco’s significant progress in decarbonization and sustainability.
He also highlighted that the African Agriculture Adaptation Initiative (Triple A) was a crucial step in adapting African agriculture to modern climate challenges. The Triple A initiative focuses on three main areas: promoting better soil management, improving irrigation systems and integrating climate-resilient agricultural technologies.
Akhannouch declared that the initiative is part of a “ bold vision: transform African agriculture and protect the environment to fight climate change.
The Moroccan official also highlighted the country’s enormous competitive advantage in solar and wind energy production, which has enabled large-scale projects to develop, such as the Xlinks submarine cables between Morocco and the United Kingdom. United. These cables could supply up to seven million homes in the UK with renewable energy.
« Morocco fully assumes its responsibilities, added Mr. Akhannouch. But these challenges concern all countries on the planet, particularly the most industrialized nations. “, he said.
He called for stronger commitment from all member states to provide sustainable financing solutions for adaptation funds and climate insurance mechanisms to empower vulnerable countries, often those least responsible for emissions and most affected by climate disasters.
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