At the 2026 Salon International de l'Agriculture au Maroc (SIAM), held in Meknès from April 21 to 26, 2026, M. Arrach, a Moroccan official, emphasized that integrating food sustainability into existing sectoral strategies is key to a successful transformation. He stated, 'Rather than multiplying structures, it is by mobilizing existing sectoral strategies as levers for a coherent and coordinated transformation that Morocco will succeed in building a truly sustainable agri-food system.'
The SIAM 2026 event, under the theme 'Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems: Levers for a Resilient Africa,' brought together stakeholders from across the continent. M. Arrach's remarks were part of a panel discussion on sustainable food systems, highlighting the need for policy coherence and avoiding duplication of efforts.
Morocco has several existing strategies, including the Green Generation 2020-2030 strategy, which aims to modernize agriculture and support small farmers. M. Arrach argued that leveraging these frameworks can accelerate progress toward sustainability goals without creating new bureaucratic layers.
The call for integration aligns with broader African Union and United Nations Food Systems Summit commitments, which encourage countries to align national policies with sustainable development objectives. No specific statistics or new initiatives were announced during the session.
