Khalid Safir, Director General of Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG), and Saïd Ibrahimi, CEO of Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a regional voluntary carbon market, aligned with the Paris Agreement. This innovative project, in line with global greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals, supports Morocco’s efforts to position itself as an international leader in sustainable development and a pioneer in sustainable finance in Africa. This project is aligned with the Directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, which emphasize sustainable development and environmental preservation.
A Carbon Market to Address Climate Challenges
In line with the Paris Agreements, countries have committed to reduce GHG emissions through nationally determined contributions. The voluntary carbon market will help Morocco develop a carbon-efficient ecosystem, support global decarbonization commitments, and enhance export competitiveness.
Saïd Ibrahimi highlighted the market’s potential, stating: “This voluntary carbon market offers Morocco and Africa a unique opportunity to lead in sustainable finance. Our partnership with CDG is a major step toward building an innovative carbon-efficient ecosystem aligned with national sustainability goals.”
Khalid Safir added: “The voluntary carbon market will strengthen Morocco’s position on the international stage. This project marks a turning point in Morocco’s commitment to climate and sustainable development, positioning the Kingdom as a key player to address one of the most critical issues of the coming decades.”
A Shared Vision for Morocco and Africa
CFCA and CDG share a common goal of driving carbon initiatives at national, regional, and global levels. Africa’s abundant natural resources make it an ideal setting for generating high-quality, low-cost carbon credits, enabling the continent to become a leader in decarbonization efforts.
