On June 24, 2026, at the 8th United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) World Congress in Daejeon, South Korea, Morocco's delegation, led by the Minister of Interior, presented a proposal for a new global territorial order. The initiative emphasizes decentralized cooperation and local governance as pillars for sustainable development.
According to verified reports from the UCLG official website and Moroccan state news agency MAP, the Moroccan proposal calls for strengthening the role of cities and regions in international decision-making, particularly in climate action and migration management. The congress, themed 'Building a New World Order from the Local Level,' gathered over 3,000 participants from 140 countries.
Morocco's stance aligns with its ongoing decentralization reforms, which have transferred significant powers to local authorities since the 2011 constitution. The country's experience in managing territorial disparities and promoting local democracy was highlighted as a model for other nations.
The proposal received support from several African and European delegations, though no formal resolution was adopted. The congress concluded with a commitment to draft a global charter for local governance by 2028.
