A round table under the theme “the World Cup and sustainability issues” was held on Wednesday in Tangier, in the presence of officials, elected officials and civil society actors.
Organized by the Observatory for the Protection of the Environment and Historic Monuments (OPEMH), in partnership with the Moroccan Alliance for Climate and Sustainable Development (AMCDD), this meeting aims to present the vision of the actors of society civil society to make the World Cup an opportunity to achieve a sustainable ecological and energy transition in the different cities of the Kingdom.
Speaking on this occasion, the national coordinator of the AMCDD, Abdelaziz Janati, indicated that the organization of the World Cup in 2030 is “a challenge which must be taken up seriously and responsibly by all components of society , whether official authorities or civil authorities”, adding that it is necessary to commit with a strong will to make the organization of this event a real societal project.
Preparations for this sporting event are part of a national dynamic, marked by the launch of several projects and initiatives, which require accelerating the implementation of programs and commitments in the environmental, economic, cultural and social fields, a he continued, noting that collective commitment is essential to meet this major challenge that Moroccan society faces today.
Mr. Janati also called for “adopting a participatory approach in the implementation of various programs, whether in terms of infrastructure, and the upgrading of cities and public spaces in order to accommodate the transformations to come.”
For his part, the vice-president of the Tangier Municipal Council, Issam El Ghachi, underlined that the city benefited from the largest structuring project under the enlightened leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, through the “Tangier Metropolis” program. recalling that the measures taken and the infrastructure created have transformed the city of Tangier.
He also noted that considerable work is underway and solutions are being studied, in particular to establish intelligent and sustainable transport systems.
For his part, Abderrahim Ksiri, member of AMCDD, highlighted, in a statement to MAP, the importance of collaboration between the different components of environmental civil society in Morocco, with a view to making the World Cup an opportunity major investments and profound transformations in the areas of infrastructure, transport and sustainable cities.
“We are fully committed to contributing to this national effort led by governmental and non-governmental institutions, so that the organization of this global event becomes a societal project,” he added.
