Morocco’s efforts to preserve water resources highlighted in London at roundtable on water security
Morocco’s efforts to preserve water resources were highlighted in London Friday at a ministerial roundtable on water security in the context of climate change and the challenges of sustainable development.
The issue of water and its preservation is at the heart of Morocco’s development strategy, said minister of energy transition and sustainable development, Leila Benali, who was participating in the event.
She recalled the measures taken by Morocco to improve the management of its water resources, in particular the water highways, noting that the Kingdom’s action is all the more fundamental as the country is exposed to the risks of drought, which requires constant and continuous action to meet the challenges of climatic hazards.
The minister also highlighted the Kingdom’s pioneering role in sustainable development and the fight against climate change, both at continental and international levels.
She stressed that Morocco has made of sustainable development a “strategic choice”, pointing out that the New Development Plan places sustainable development as a priority in the Moroccan roadmap, and focuses on balancing economic development and environmental preservation.
The Kingdom remains resolutely committed to active international cooperation that places sustainable development and environmental protection at the heart of its agenda, she said.
Morocco was the only North African country invited to participate in the meeting, which was organized by WaterAid, an NGO under the patronage of King Charles III that promotes sustainable development and environmental protection.
The meeting, attended by representatives of international organizations, examined a number of issues, including how to ensure better water management in the context of climate change. Strengthening the economic stability of countries and protecting populations vulnerable to climate change were also on the agenda.
The issue of water and its preservation is at the heart of Morocco’s development strategy,” noted the minister, recalling the measures taken by Morocco to improve the management of its water resources, in particular the water highways.
Morocco’s action is all the more fundamental as the country is exposed to the risks of drought, which requires constant and continuous action to meet the challenges of climatic hazards, Ms. Benali continued.
The minister also highlighted the Kingdom’s pioneering role in sustainable development and the fight against climate change, both at continental and international levels.
Morocco remains resolutely committed to active international cooperation that places sustainable development and environmental protection at the heart of its agenda.
Morocco was the only North African country invited to participate in the meeting, which was organized by WaterAid, an NGO under the patronage of King Charles III that promotes sustainable development and environmental protection.
The meeting, chaired by Baroness Chapman, UK Minister for International Development, and attended by representatives of international organizations, examined a number of issues, including how to ensure better water management in the context of climate change. Strengthening the economic stability of countries and protecting populations vulnerable to climate change were also on the agenda.
