UN: Morocco showcases its sustainable & resilient water strategy

Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, has been able to meet its water needs thanks to 152 large dams with a storage capacity of over 19 billion m3 and 136 other small dams, providing water for irrigation and strengthening the country’s water supplies.

These figures have been unveiled at the United Nations in New York by Moroccan minister of Equipment & Water Nizar Baraka in his speech at the UN Water Conference (22-24 March).

Morocco is building additional 16 dams with a storage capacity of nearly 4.8 billion m3 and is committed to continue its dam building policy to ensure water supply, added the minister, citing in this regard the mobilization of water resources and better management of water demand.

To meet water needs, Morocco has built desalination plants & wastewater treatment facilities operating with renewable energy, modernized its drinking water networks and encourages water saving in agriculture, said Mr. Baraka.

The minister also called for increased international cooperation for better rational use of water in all sectors and for supplying safe drinking water, a dealmaker for the Sustainable Development Goals, and for the health and prosperity of people and planet.

The UN 2023 Water Conference, co-hosted by Tajikistan and the Netherlands, seeks to mobilize UN member countries, the UN system, and all stakeholders, encouraging them to take action and bring successful solutions to water shortage.