- Morocco has become one of the first nations to join the Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change, launched on November 19 by the United Nations, UNESCO and Brazil.
- In addition to Morocco, other early adopters of the initiative include Chile, Denmark, France, the United Kingdom, and Sweden, signalling widespread international support
Morocco has become one of the first nations to join the Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change, launched on November 19 by the United Nations, UNESCO and Brazil on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
The initiative seeks to combat disinformation undermining climate action, a growing concern as the world approaches what the UN has termed a “breaking point” in the climate crisis. This landmark effort aims to foster global collaboration to ensure accurate and transparent communication around climate change.
Morocco’s participation underscores its steadfast commitment to climate adaptation and mitigation. Renewable energy already contributes approximately 40 per cent of the Kingdom’s electricity production capacity. That share is projected to rise to 52 per cent by 2030, cementing Morocco’s role as a leader in sustainable energy transitions.
In addition to Morocco, other early adopters of the initiative include Chile, Denmark, France, the United Kingdom, and Sweden, signalling widespread international support for protecting the integrity of climate information.
The Global Initiative invites other nations and organisations to join its efforts, emphasising the need for collective action to address the climate emergency and foster informed decision-making worldwide.
It is worth noting that while Africa contributes less than 4 of global greenhouse gas emissions, it is disproportionately vulnerable to climate change, suffering annual GDP losses of 5-15 per cent.
African countries are hit hard by climate disasters like floods and droughts, and Morocco is no exception. It is crucial for developed countries to step up and make sure developing nations have the tools they need to tackle climate change.