Morocco – December 2016

Coming after the summit on maritime security and development in Lomé, the Moroccan conference illustrates the potential for creation and reflection held by the States which rebuilt their independence in the second part of the 20th century.

The objective of Marrakech 2016 was to give substance to the principles affirmed at the Cop 21 in Paris. This target has been largely achieved. The adopted proclamation underlines that the Marrakech conference marks an important inflection point in the fight against climate change.

This involves affirming strong solidarity with the countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, particularly in the area of ​​agriculture.

It is not irrelevant that this important initiative has flourished in Morocco, which gives the most important signals with an ambitious program in the field of renewable energies.

Marrakech exceeds the objective of the COP 22. The summit gives an example of a country which, while safeguarding its roots, is launched in a gigantic effort of modernization. And this is not limited to infrastructure. It aims to develop an open and tolerant participatory democracy. Which is a challenge in an era too often contaminated by pessimism, violence and retrograde reflux.

A powerful light of hope as Morocco prepares to join the African Union.