Rabat — Morocco’s Court of Auditors has called for urgent action on climate change and advised the National Commission on Climate Change and Biological Diversity be placed directly under the Head of Government in what the court sees as a necessary step to tackle the climate crisis.
The report calls for the need for better coordination among stakeholders and updated strategies to curb emissions with clear, measurable targets and tracking methods to ensure these efforts stay on course.
In addition, the court suggests that each region develop its climate adaptation plans and recommends putting in place an integrated monitoring system to ensure data can be shared seamlessly to jointly tackle the climate crisis.
Moving on to financing climate action, the court calls for better incentives for businesses to get involved and pushes for stronger public-private partnerships to help raise funds.
Meanwhile, climate actions are still falling short. Morocco faces significant challenges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build the country’s capacity to adapt to climate impacts.
The share of renewable energy remains low. In 2022, renewables accounted for just nine percent of domestic energy consumption and only 22 percent of electricity production in 2023. This clearly shows that there is still a long way to go before the country meets its energy targets.
The situation is no better in the agricultural sector. Despite efforts to reduce emissions, the impact has been limited due to disjoint agricultural strategies and climate change goals.
To address this, the court urges the government to effectively put in place the “Green Generation” plan and ensure better alignment with national climate objectives.
Lastly, the report calls for faster progress on irrigation projects using non-conventional water sources such as desalination. It also recommends a greater push for renewable energy in irrigation and urges closer monitoring of water use.
The message is clear: stronger, coordinated efforts are urgently needed to tackle the climate crisis and meet the country’s climate goals.
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