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Energy policy and transition in Morocco – Report

Energy policy and transition in Morocco – Report   This report aims to provide comprehensive insight into the evolution of Morocco’s energy policy and to identify the key factors influencing and driving it. It explores the economic, environmental, social, and geopolitical challenges facing the country’s energy transition, along with the regulatory, technical, and industrial constraints that shape Morocco’s energy landscape. Additionally, the report highlights the country’s renewed commitment under the United Nations Framework Convention on...

A new water management paradigm for a just water transition in Morocco

A new water management paradigm for a just water transition in Morocco   This policy paper, produced by the Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis in collaboration with Dr. Amal Ennabih, aims to provide a critical analysis of Morocco’s water sector, and share the challenges and recommendations identified by water policy experts, civil servants, and local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) during two National roundtables organized by the Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis in Marrakesh on November...

Just water transition – Report

Just water transition – Report This report, produced by the Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis in collaboration with Dr. Amal Ennabih, aims to explain why Morocco, which has had proactive water management policies since 1964, is experiencing severe water stress nowadays and to present the most emblematic water conflicts in Morocco.  Transitioning from a water-supply approach that favors intensive irrigation practices to a new paradigm focused on water-demand management is essential for ensuring fair and...

Environmental Advocacy in Morocco : Challenges, Strategies, and Institutional Barriers – Report

Environmental Advocacy in Morocco : Challenges, Strategies, and Institutional Barriers – Report   This report, produced by the Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis (MIPA) in collaboration with Imru Al Qays Talha Jebril, explores the landscape of environmental advocacy and mobilization in Morocco, examining its struggles, strategies, and systemic obstacles.  Through fieldwork in Figuig, Rabat, and Meknes, alongside interviews with activists and civil society leaders across Morocco, the report highlights how activists navigate a complex political...

Economic Implications of Hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Morocco

Economic Implications of Hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Morocco   Is Hosting a World Cup Beneficial for the Economy of the Host Country? This question has been the subject of extensive analysis by numerous economists specializing in the economic impact of major sporting events. By studying the effects of hosting events such as the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup on sectors like tourism, employment, and the broader sports economy, these experts...

Enhancing Climate Resilience through Green Energy Transition in Morocco

Enhancing Climate Resilience through Green Energy Transition in Morocco Policy Brief   By: Mohammed Masbah, Hajar Idrissi and Rachid Aourraz   Introduction Morocco faces critical environmental challenges as a result ofclimate change. This includes, creeping desertification, compromised forest areas, water scarcity, degradation of fragile ecosystems like oases and the coastal areas, and a high vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters. These environmental pressuresnot only threatens Morocco’s rich biodiversity but also the livelihoods, well-being, and...