Amb. Seyni Nafo's Keynote at the Sustainable Industry Forum REACT

Amb. Seyni Nafo's Keynote intervention at the second edition of the Sustainable Industry Forum Meeting that took place on May 14th in Rabat and organized by the REACT initiative, led by H2O Hub, the event came at a critical time of energy transition and increasing pressure on industrial sectors.

Held under the theme: "Strategies and Commitments for a Carbon-Free Industry," the forum brought together public officials, private sector representatives, and technical experts to address industrial decarbonization challenges in Morocco.

The opening session featured notable insights from the Ambassador wearing his hat of Green Climate Fund (GCF) Co-Chair, notifying the audience of the impressive portfolio of nearly 300 projects spanning 133 countries and representing $16.7 billion in climate financing.

This global perspective seamlessly transitioned to a spotlight on Morocco's journey, where GCF has cultivated partnerships with four accredited entities and invested $328 million across 16 carefully developed projects.

He then outlined effective approaches to drive climate innovation through strategic partnerships, policy development, technology leverage, and innovative financing models. Advocating for enhancing adaptation through high-impact initiatives like smart cities leveraging digital solutions, green industrial parks prioritizing environmental conservation, and projects focused on hydrogen and electric mobility.

The Ambassador closed with a powerful commitment:

"As you charter this journey, make GCF your lead partner in Africa, count us in to strongly and effectively support you... Challenge us to be more ambitious."

This forum represents a significant step in Morocco's journey toward industrial decarbonization and reinforces Africa's leadership in climate innovation.