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Maroc
24-04-2025
- Business
- Maroc
Morocco's AAA Initiative Seen as Key to Boosting Africa's Climate-Resilient Farming
Morocco's AAA Initiative (Adaptation of African Agriculture), launched by HM King Mohammed VI, is an ambitious continental effort to enhance agricultural resilience in the face of climate change, Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari said on Wednesday. Speaking at the 5th Annual Ministerial Conference of the AAA Initiative during the International Agricultural Show in Morocco (SIAM), El Bouari said the platform brings together governments, researchers, and development partners behind a common vision for adaptation. 'Without strong action, Africa risks losing up to 25% of its agricultural production by 2050,' he warned. The initiative has already launched several partnerships, notably with the International Platform on Adaptation Metrics (IPAM), which supports the implementation of climate adaptation frameworks outlined at COP28 in Dubai and the upcoming COP29 in Belém, El Bouari said. He also highlighted the Agricultural Investment Project Incubator (APIA), developed with the African Adaptation Initiative, which aims to mobilize $780 million to fund sustainable agriculture projects across the continent. The AAA Initiative, he noted, has built its presence through increased scientific publications, regional collaboration, and participation in global forums, solidifying its role as a leading African platform for climate-resilient agriculture. Held under the theme 'Agroforestry and Climate Resilience,' the ministerial conference brought together African agriculture ministers, financial institutions, researchers, and development agencies to outline strategic directions for the sector's adaptation to climate challenges. (MAP: 23 April 2025)
Ya Biladi
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
SIAM 2025 : Adoption of the declaration from the 5th AAA Initiative conference
The 5th Annual Ministerial Conference of the AAA Initiative (Adaptation of African Agriculture), held Wednesday in Meknes on the sidelines of the International Agricultural Show in Morocco (SIAM) 2025, concluded with the adoption of a declaration by Ministers of Agriculture and representatives of international and regional institutions. In this context, the officials endorsed a series of commitments, both in response to the outcomes of the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) and in preparation for COP30. These commitments aim to fulfill climate pledges and ensure equitable access to climate finance, transform agricultural systems toward sustainability and climate resilience, strengthen food security, support the most vulnerable stakeholders, and intensify international cooperation and advocacy. To that end, they called for reinforcing this dynamic through the development of Climate-Resilient Agricultural Investment Plans, the creation of strategic partnerships to mobilize financing, and stronger advocacy on the international stage—particularly at upcoming Conferences of the Parties and within specialized bodies of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. In response to the climate emergency, the officials advocated for greater synergy among major regional initiatives, such as the Abidjan Initiative and the three African Climate Commissions born from the 2016 Marrakech Summit: the Congo Basin Commission, the Sahel Region Commission, and the Island States Commission. They emphasized that this complementarity should contribute to a coherent, ambitious, and distinctly African strategy. They also highlighted Morocco's leadership in South-South cooperation as both an inspiration and a strategic lever for promoting innovative financing solutions tailored to the realities of African agriculture. In this spirit, the AAA Initiative was called upon to fully assume its role as a catalyst by fostering dialogue between experts and policymakers, and by establishing concrete support and training programs for farmers and producers' organizations. Finally, the Ministers and representatives reaffirmed their commitment to the objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, pledging to protect Africa's most vulnerable populations and safeguard the planet for future generations.
Morocco World
20-02-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
FM Bourita on Africa Development: We Focus on Opportunities, Not Problems
Rabat – Morocco is reiterating the importance of boosting Africa's development to ensure the continent is ready to address its challenges. Today, Morocco's House of Representatives opened its doors to the second forum of the presidents of Foreign Affairs Commissions of African Parliaments to discuss the continent's challenges. The two-day event surrounds the theme: 'establishing sustainable foundations for stability and security in Africa.' In a speech during the opening day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita recalled King Mohammed VI's vision, which prioritizes African development. 'What affects Africa affects Morocco,' Bourita said, noting that the country is mobilized to cooperate with African partners to boost human, diplomatic, and economic ties to serve the continent. The continent, full of resources and unlocked opportunities, can fully assume its role as a driver of regional development, Bourita said, noting that the North African country explores opportunities rather than focuses solely on problems. Morocco's goal is to see Africa develop itself to stimulate economic exchanges and alleviate the financial burden on several states through different measures, including the cancellation of African countries' debt and the removal of tariff barriers. Bourita also advocated for the Adaptation of African Agriculture (AAA) initiative, which serves as a reference in terms of food security and climate change adaptation on the content. He also advocated for further support of the Morocco-Nigeria Gas Pipeline project, aimed at strengthening regional energy security and fostering economic integration across the continent. Rachid Talbi Alami, the speaker of the House, also delivered an opening speech during today's session, noting the uncertainty in the international system as well as global factions – and that these challenges force African countries to take their destiny into their own hands to fulfill the continent's ambitions. 'Extremism and terrorism flourish in contexts of poverty, and secession threatens the disintegration of countries and expansion,' Alami said, emphasizing the importance of boosting Africa through partnerships. He recalled the continent's resources, stating that Africa is expected to achieve a growth rate of 4.3% in 2025, up from 2.7% last year. About 24 countries will experience growth rates exceeding 5% in Africa this year, he said, warning that this progress should not distract attention from the 'major challenges facing the content.' He finally called for more measures to tackle other challenges like drought, desertification, soil erosion, and flooding, noting that similar conditions represent new challenges, including food shortages, and poverty, among other problems like migration and displacement. This is not the first appeal from Morocco, Bourita pointed out, that calls for dialogue and strengthening bilateral ties to tackle challenges that Africa has been facing. Last year, Bourita recalled the same sentiment during the first Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi. 'We come to Sochi with a strong conviction: it's not Africa that needs the rest of the world. In fact, it's the rest of the world that increasingly needs Africa,' Bourita said in his speech.
