Morocco

Arab States
0.18%
Share of global GHG emissions
Based on data from Climate Watch (CAIT 2020), developed and maintained by the World Resources Institute.
#64
Climate Vulnerability Index ranking
A higher number means a higher vulnerability to climate change. Based on the ND-GAIN Index (2021), developed by the University of Notre Dame.
#123
Human Development Index ranking
A lower number means a better human development score. Based on the Human Development Index (2021), developed by UNDP.
NDC Status

Morocco submitted its revised NDC in June 2021.

Key highlights from the NDC
  • Morocco increased both its conditional and unconditional emissions reduction targets in the revised NDC.
  • The unconditional target is now set to 18.3% reduction by 2030 compared to business as usual.
  • The conditional target has been increased to 45.5% reduction by 2030 compared to business as usual.
  • The adaptation component in the NDC has also been expanded with more actions to address climate risks.
  • Morocco has set up an online measurement, reporting, verification (MRV) platform dedicated to monitoring the implementation of the NDC.
Adaptation and resilience areas in the NDC
  • Water
  • Agriculture
  • Forestry
  • Ecosystems
  • Health
  • Coastal zones

 

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