Rabat to Host Green Nexus Week on May 19-23
Green Nexus Week, a landmark event for sustainable development and leadership in green economy, will be held on May 19-23 in Rabat, a press release from the organizers says.
Organized under the auspices of the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a joint initiative of five UN agencies (UNDP, UNEP, ILO, UNIDO, UNITAR) and led by UNIDO-Morocco in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, this gathering aims to highlight Morocco's leadership in environmental governance, green policy innovation and sustainable development, the same source points out.
This Week will feature two major events, namely the 3rd Green Crossroads Conference and the 1st PAGE Regional Green Academy, both designed to foster dialogue, showcase innovative solutions and promote regional cooperation across Africa and beyond, the press release adds.
The 3rd Green Crossroads Conference (May 19-20, 2025), under the theme 'Strengthening bridges towards a green and sustainable economy', will bring together leaders from the public and private sectors, civil society, academia and international organizations, with the aim of presenting innovative solutions for sustainable impact and promoting South-South cooperation.
The inaugural PAGE Green Regional Academy for Africa, led by UNIDO in collaboration with UNEP, UNDP, ILO, UNITAR, ICT-ILO and the Ministry, will bring together experts and government representatives from across the continent to explore strategies for financing an just transition to green and circular economies.
Participants in this Academy, which will take place in two phases (an online phase from April 28 to May 9, 2025, followed by an in-person session in Rabat) will take part in capacity-building workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions and discussions focusing on scaling innovative solutions that promote equal access to decent green jobs and strengthen South-South cooperation on emerging industries.
According to UNIDO's Representative in Morocco, Sanae Lahlou, the Regional Academy marks an milestone in regional capacity-building for green economy action.
'It offers African nations, including Morocco, a unique space to share strategies and scale solutions that are both sustainable and inclusive', she added.
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