Morocco climbs 13 spots in Harvard’s Global Green Industry Index

Morocco has climbed 13 places in a new global ranking measuring countries’ progress in developing green industries, according to the “Greenplexity Index” released Thursday by Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.

The report ranked Morocco 58th worldwide, up from 71st in the previous edition. The index evaluates how countries contribute to global green value chains, including renewable energy, electric vehicles, batteries, and critical minerals used in low-carbon technologies.

In Africa, Tunisia led the continent at 33rd globally, followed by Morocco, Egypt at 64th, and South Africa at 69th.

The Greenplexity Index identifies which countries are best positioned to support and benefit from the global transition toward cleaner production and lower emissions. It found that nations with a broad and complex presence in green value chains are better prepared for the energy shift away from carbon-intensive industries.

Globally, Japan topped the index, followed by Germany, the Czech Republic, and France, which slipped one spot from the last report. The lowest-ranked countries were the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Nigeria.

The report highlighted Morocco, Panama, Brazil, and Indonesia as examples of countries showing rapid progress in green industry development, while Iran, Ireland, Chile, and Australia were listed among those with weaker performance.

Ricardo Hausmann, director of Harvard’s Growth Lab, said countries engaged in multiple green sectors “have stronger chances of growth in a world moving toward decarbonization.”

He added that the index helps policymakers identify the most promising areas for economic expansion through clean industries.

The report also emphasized that countries should not only focus on reducing domestic emissions, but also on producing tools, materials, and technologies that enable global emission reductions.