Morocco was ranked ninth globally among countries that demonstrate a high level of performance regarding climate change issues, receiving a score of 69.83, according to the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI).
Even though there was a slight drop of two positions compared to the previous year, when the country was ranked seventh globally, the CCPI report showcased that Morocco remains at the forefront on both the African and Arab levels.
Egypt attained second in the Arab region and 22nd globally, scoring 61.80. Algeria followed in 54th position, receiving a score of 44.54.
The United Arab Emirates, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Saudi Arabia were positioned at the bottom of the list, receiving scores of 24.55, 23.53, and 19.33, respectively, with no countries ranked after them.
Speaking of Morocco, the kingdom was able to secure medium ratings in Renewable Energy and Climate Policy while garnering high ratings in GHG Emissions and Energy Use.
The report attributed the country’s excellent rating to its low GHG emissions, tendency toward higher energy efficiency, and development in renewable energy production, shedding light on Morocco’s ambition to minimize GHG emissions by 45.5% by 2030.
Morocco’s energy consumption, however, is still dominated by fossil fuels, noted the report, and the experts at the CCPI did not welcome the government’s ambitions to explore domestic oil and reserves.
Yet, the experts commended the growing use of renewable energy despite high energy prices and a lack of subsidies for solar energy.
They advised Morocco, since it is an active and supportive actor in international climate politics, to build large and small-scale solar as well as wind projects while adhering to social and environmental safeguards, subsidizing solar energy, and reducing fossil fuel use.
The experts at CCPI also recommended the installation of drip irrigation systems and solar pumps to decrease water wastage and fuel use, in addition to fostering more sustainable agriculture and better preserving natural ecosystems.
The CCPI assessed the climate performance of 63 countries and the European Union, which together account for more than 90% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
The top three spots in the global ranking remained vacant, similar to previous reports where no country’s performance aligned perfectly with climate performance indicators.
Denmark secured the fourth spot globally, with a score of 75.59. Close behind was Estonia, receiving 72.07 points. Following them the Philippines (70.70), India (70.25), and Netherlands (69.98) ranked sixth, seventh, and eighth, respectively.
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