Casablanca Initiates Climate Action Plan with Global Partnership
In a significant move towards sustainable development, the city of Casablanca has officially commenced the formulation of its Climate Plan, known as the Plan Climat Casablanca (PCC), with the invaluable support of the World Bank. This initiative is part of the broader 2023-2028 Communal Action Plan, designed to provide the metropolis with a strategic roadmap aimed at enhancing its resilience to climate change while facilitating an ecological transition. As one of Morocco's most populous cities, housing over 3.2 million residents and serving as a key economic hub, Casablanca is increasingly confronted with pressing climate challenges. Its affiliation with the C40 Cities network, which unites a hundred major cities committed to combating climate change, enables it to draw inspiration from international best practices to shape its strategy.
The official launch of this pivotal project took place on July 3, 2026, gathering key institutional and technical stakeholders. This event was presided over by Nabila Rmili, the President of Casablanca's Municipal Council, alongside representatives from the World Bank and Abderrahim Outass, the Vice President in charge of international cooperation. The forthcoming Climate Plan seeks to establish an integrated strategy that will focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, bolstering the city’s resilience against climate risks, directing priority investments, and improving the overall living conditions for its inhabitants. The plan will encompass several crucial sectors, including mobility, energy, water management, waste management, urban planning, infrastructure, and biodiversity.
Nabila Rmili emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, "The Plan Climat Casablanca represents a major milestone for the future of our metropolis. It embodies our commitment to leveraging the climate transition as a driver for sustainable development, resilience, and enhanced quality of life for all residents of Casablanca." Preparatory work has already commenced, with municipal teams closely collaborating with the World Bank and various institutional partners to gather essential data and conduct a diagnostic assessment that will inform the future climate strategy.
Abderrahim Outass highlighted the significance of international cooperation in this endeavor. He remarked, "The Plan Climat Casablanca marks a new chapter in the international prominence of our metropolis. By harnessing the expertise of the World Bank and engaging with the C40 network, Casablanca is transforming international cooperation into a catalyst for innovation, resilience, and sustainable development that benefits its citizens." According to municipal officials, the initial interim results of the Climate Plan will be unveiled at the end of September 2026, serving as a foundation for the development of an operational roadmap that will guide the city’s climate actions in the years to come.
As reported by snrtnews.com.
