During the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development held in New York from July 17 to 20, Leila Benali, minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, emphasized that sustainable development has become a “strategic choice” for Morocco under the leadership King Mohammed VI.
Minister Benali highlighted Morocco’s reforms aimed at fostering economic development, enhancing social conditions, and accelerating environmental efforts. Morocco’s commitment to sustainable development has led to the creation of a new model focusing on economic, social, territorial, and human capital progress by 2035, all under the leadership of King Mohammed VI.
This new development model seeks to strike a balance between economic growth, social prosperity, and environmental preservation, while also enhancing governance and policy convergence, according to Minister Benali’s statement.
Morocco’s dedication to accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been reinforced through the National Sustainable Development Strategy, which now includes consultations with all national stakeholders.
Minister Benali emphasized the critical role of the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in promoting global climate action. Their implementation has led to increased awareness of environmental issues and the integration of sustainability in vital sectors, including finance.
To meet the challenges of sustainable development, Minister Benali stressed the importance of global cooperation at both international and regional levels, particularly in light of ongoing crises and their impacts on African countries.
The Minister further underscored Morocco’s efforts to strengthen South-South and triangular cooperation while promoting stability, justice, and human rights worldwide.
Minister Benali leads an important delegation to the HLPF, including Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Omar Hilale, and senior officials from the Ministry of Energy Transition and the High Commission for Planning.
This year’s UN High-Level Political Forum is centered on the theme “Accelerating Recovery after COVID-19 and the Full Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at All Levels.” It serves as the central platform for monitoring and reviewing the progress of the 2030 Agenda and its 17 SDGs, adopted by the UN General Assembly on September 25, 2015.
The HLPF gathers annually under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and every four years with the participation of Heads of State and Government, convened by the UN General Assembly.
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