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The prospects for Moroccan-British cooperation in the field of climate-related scientific research were the focus of a high-level meeting held on Thursday in Marrakech, attended by over 70 Moroccan and British stakeholders from academia and the private sector.
Initiated by the British Council in Morocco, under the theme “Climate Links: Moroccan-British cooperation in skills and scientific research,” this event highlighted the importance of academic and training partnerships in supporting the transition to a green economy, as well as strengthening human capacities in the face of the challenges of climate change.
The meeting was attended by UK Ambassador to Morocco Alex Pinfield, as well as officials from Morocco’s Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation and the Ministry of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, who emphasized that bilateral cooperation in scientific research is an essential lever for climate innovation and training of a new generation of researchers capable of proposing practical, science-based solutions.
The meeting focused on young researchers’ projects, where 16 Moroccan and British researchers presented innovative solutions developed as part of the British Council’s “Researcher Challenge” program, covering several areas, including climate-smart agriculture for rural women, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for inclusive climate governance, reducing food waste through digital innovation, and strengthening argan tree value chains in the face of climate change.
It also included thematic sessions on the role of partnerships in strengthening universities’ capacity to address climate change, the development of green skills in higher education and vocational training systems, and ways to translate scientific research into concrete solutions that generate added value for the green economy.
The British Council, through its “Climate Connection 2026” strategy, is working to place education, research, the arts, and skills at the heart of building resilience to climate change, reflecting the move towards a strengthened strategic climate partnership between Morocco and the United Kingdom.
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