Morocco Advances Climate Transparency with New Legal Framework

Morocco is taking a strategic step in its climate policy by preparing a legal framework dedicated to transparency. Led by the CBIT project, this approach aims to align the Kingdom with the standards of the Paris Agreement, while equipping its institutions with robust monitoring, reporting, and verification tools.

At a time when global warming is forcing profound transformations on economies and societies, transparency in climate action is becoming an essential lever. For countries, it is no longer just a matter of setting ambitious targets, but also of demonstrating, with figures to back it up, the progress made. Morocco, which has ratified the Paris Agreement and committed to ambitious nationally determined contributions (NDCs), is taking a new step by initiating the development of a legal framework dedicated to climate transparency.

The CBIT Project as a Catalyst

It is in this context that the CBIT (Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency) project is taking place. Led by the Department of Sustainable Development within the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, its mission is to provide Morocco with the tools necessary for increased transparency. Specifically, the project aims to develop an integrated framework for monitoring and planning NDCs, while strengthening institutional and technical capacities at both the national and territorial levels.

This initiative is structured around two components. The first concerns governance, with the establishment of a clear management architecture to support the national measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) system.

The second concerns the strengthening of technical capacities, through the establishment of an online MRV system and the consolidation of GHG emissions inventories, monitoring of mitigation and adaptation actions, as well as financing and technology transfer mechanisms.

A phased and inclusive approach

The development of the future legal framework will follow a structured methodological approach. It will begin with an in-depth analysis of the existing legislative and institutional framework, in order to assess its consistency with international requirements and identify strengths and gaps. This step will be followed by a benchmark of international best practices, drawing on successful experiences in other countries that have already implemented advanced climate transparency systems.

Based on these analyses, a draft legal framework will be proposed. It will include not only the necessary legislative and regulatory texts, but also the institutional and procedural mechanisms that will enable effective implementation. The package will be accompanied by recommendations for gradual implementation, taking into account the country’s technical and financial capabilities.

This approach is also intended to be inclusive. Consultation workshops will be organized to involve all stakeholders, including government departments, public agencies, local authorities, the private sector, and civil society. These consultations will ensure that the future framework is both operational and widely accepted, reflecting the diversity of actors involved in the climate transition.

The consultation will run for three months, between September and November 2025. Expected deliverables range from a report analyzing the existing situation to a proposal for a comprehensive legal framework. This tight timeline reflects the urgency of providing Morocco with a clear and robust framework, at a time when international pressure is increasing on developing countries to demonstrate the reality of their climate commitments.

Another step in Morocco’s green trajectory

By strengthening its climate transparency, in addition to honoring its international commitments, Morocco is consolidating its position as a regional leader in climate action, and giving itself the means to build a more resilient and sustainable economy.

The establishment of this legal framework will contribute to improving environmental governance, strengthening the confidence of partners and opening up new financing opportunities to support Morocco’s energy transition.

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