On May 7, 2026, Morocco and Norway formalized a strategic partnership to enhance cooperation on carbon markets, aligning with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The agreement was signed during a virtual ceremony attended by Moroccan Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, and Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment, Andreas Bjelland Eriksen.
The partnership aims to facilitate the transfer of carbon credits between the two nations, supporting Morocco's goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45.5% by 2030 compared to business-as-usual levels. Norway, which has committed to a 55% emissions reduction by 2030 under its Climate Change Act, will invest in Moroccan renewable energy and reforestation projects to generate verified emission reductions.
Under the agreement, both countries will establish a joint committee to oversee project implementation and ensure transparency in carbon credit accounting. The first projects are expected to focus on solar energy in Morocco's Ouarzazate region and afforestation in the Atlas Mountains.
This collaboration is part of broader efforts by both nations to meet their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. Morocco has already launched one of Africa's largest solar plants, Noor, while Norway is a leader in carbon capture and storage technologies.
