Morocco
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PWYP Working Group – Morocco (PWYP WG Morocco) brings together a dozen renowned associations at the national level known for their advocacy for the environment in general and, in particular, climate change. The group is a part of the DCDO (Dynamique Civique pour le Développement Ouvert) and is a network of more than 1000 CSOs across different regions of Morocco promoting participatory approaches to accelerate the development of Morocco. DCDO is self-organized into different working groups including subgroups on access to information, environment, integrity and anti-corruption, education and health etc. Within the DCDO a particular working group was formed in order to push forward the vision and mission of PWYP on Just Energy Transition. The group is diverse and includes 11 Civil Society Organisations engaged in good governance, development, green economy, environment, youth engagement, and just transition. Their focus is on public participation, environmental and social impacts of extraction, access to information, and civil society engagement.
Mohammad Drafat Key Facts
Morocco is a key country in the Middle East and North Africa due to its geopolitical relevance. The country is situated in a region which is very relevant to the global north, particularly Europe. Morocco’s minerals include cobalt and copper which are important for the energy transition.
Justice in the energy transition is an essential matter to look into and work on in Morocco especially because, up until now, a major part of the country’s electricity supply is provided by coal. Forecasts indicate that energy requirements in Morocco will rise 6% per year between 2012 and 2050. Morocco has good indicators for transitioning to clean energy as a new law has passed encouraging Moroccans to look for ways to diversify their energy supply, including more renewable resources.
Despite the fact that the government is looking into developing the use of natural gas as a source of revenue, the country is considered one of the most MENA advanced countries when it comes to renewable energy.
Morocco has a vibrant civil society which enjoys, relatively speaking, an acceptable margin of freedom in order to advocate for policy changes and implement campaigns.