The President of the World Water Council, Loïc Fauchon, praised Morocco’s water management and security policy on Wednesday in Fez, describing it as “an example for the world.”
“Morocco’s experience is a model for the world. The Kingdom, faced with the challenges of climate change and population growth, has successfully implemented appropriate solutions to secure its water resources,” said Fauchon during the 7th Pan-African Conference on Rural Engineering, held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
The World Water Council President highlighted the major projects and cutting-edge technologies developed by Morocco- including desalination, wastewater recycling, and inter-basin water transfers- which ensure water access for the Moroccan population while also serving as a reference for African nations.
“The Fez conference offers African countries an opportunity to draw inspiration from Morocco’s remarkable experience, which has made the Kingdom one of the leading nations in the world,” he noted.
Fauchon also underlined the importance of the World Center for Non-Conventional Water and Renewable Energy, soon to be established in Morocco, saying it will “showcase the Kingdom’s know-how in non-conventional water and renewable energy technologies.”
Referring to flagship projects, he cited the Dakhla desalination plant and the one under construction in Rabat as “unique examples worldwide,” since both are entirely powered by renewable energy, significantly reducing the cost per cubic meter.
After outlining the global agricultural and climate challenges, he emphasized the key role of policymakers and local authorities in defending the interests of farmers and rural communities who ensure food and water security.
He urged decision-makers to act against the loss of agricultural land and water resources, as Morocco has done, by adopting the necessary laws and budgets.
Highlighting the role of rural youth as the guarantors of tomorrow’s food and water sovereignty, Fauchon noted that smarter irrigation fosters diversified production and innovation capacity.
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