Morocco targets 53% emissions cut by 2035, Bourita says at COP31
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Maroc Diplomatique
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita presented at COP31 in Antalya Morocco’s commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 53% by 2035 and raise renewables to more than 52% of its electricity generation capacity. He was speaking at the Morocco Pavilion on the sidelines of the leaders’ summit, according to Maroc Diplomatique.
Morocco has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 53% by 2035, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said on Wednesday 11 November at COP31 in Antalya, Turkey. He said the target is based notably on energy transition projects, as well as measures in industry, transport and the development of a low-carbon economy, Maroc Diplomatique reports.
Nasser Bourita also recalled Morocco’s objective of raising the share of renewable energy in national electricity generation capacity to more than 52% by 2030. For climate adaptation, he cited seawater desalination, water highways and the rationalisation of water resource use, as well as initiatives in agriculture and natural disaster management.
The statement came during the COP31 Leaders’ Summit, held on 11 and 12 November. It followed the announcement on 11 November that Nasser Bourita would represent Mohammed VI at the summit in Antalya, in COP31: Bourita represents Mohammed VI at Antalya summit.
