Rabat: Speaking at the 147th diplomatic hub, in the context of the celebrations of the 26th anniversary of the accession of HM King Mohammed VI to the Throne of His glorious ancestors, the minister stated that the National Sustainable Development Strategy (NSDS), launched by the Sovereign in 2017, was implemented through several initiatives, plans, and strategies, granting utmost importance to human and socio-economic development at the territorial level.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the ministry was tasked with devising a new version of the NSDS, following the 2021 version, in order to align it with the guidelines of the New Development Model, the government program, and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, she pointed out, adding that this new version is ‘very inclusive’ and rests on consultations involving the Kingdom’s 12 regions, the Moroccan diaspora, and Moroccan residents.
The minister emphasized the implementation of SMART indicators and an Agile approach in the new version,
taking into account both national and international contexts. The NSDS 2035 includes six areas of transformation, with a particular focus on energy, water, and food security. Changes introduced through consultations include legislation, regulations, human capital, and digital innovation, as well as research and development. Stakeholders recommended implementing fiscal, economic, and financial tools to further encourage sustainable development in the Kingdom.
President of the Diplomatic Foundation, Abdelati Habek, highlighted the strategic choice made by His Majesty King Mohammed VI to prioritize sustainable development and energy transition, strengthening the Kingdom’s energy sovereignty. Morocco’s national energy strategy, adopted in 2009, focuses on developing renewable energies, energy efficiency, and promoting regional integration. This strategy has positioned Morocco among a select group of renewable energy-producing countries.
Habek also emphasized Morocco’s commitment to South-South cooperation by la
unching several initiatives aimed at accessing renewable energy and promoting energy efficiency. He cited the creation of three African commissions on climate and the Initiative for the Adaptation of African Agriculture (AAA) as examples. Moreover, the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline project represents an energy integration model in Africa, contributing to the continent’s development by integrating regional economies and supporting energy transition projects.
The event, attended by ambassadors accredited in Rabat and representatives from international organizations, highlighted Morocco’s efforts and future prospects in sustainable development and energy transition, along with the importance of multilateralism and international cooperation in these fields.