Morocco completes review of first Biennial Transparency Report under Paris agreement
Date: 2026-04-19
By: Kanto Kai Okanto
Morocco
has concluded the international technical review of its first Biennial
Transparency Report, marking a key milestone in its climate governance and
reporting commitments under the Paris Agreement.
The
closing session of a dedicated workshop was chaired by Bouzekri Razi, Secretary
General of the Sustainable Development Department, bringing together
stakeholders involved in the preparation and assessment of the report.
The Biennial Transparency Report was developed with support from the Global Environment Facility and the United Nations Development Programme under the Capacity-Building Initiative for Transparency project, in line with Article 13 of the Paris Agreement, which focuses on transparency in climate action.
An
international team of experts mandated by the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change conducted the technical review from April 13 to
17, 2026. The assessment evaluated the quality, accuracy, and completeness of
the data submitted, particularly in relation to greenhouse gas emissions
inventories and progress on Morocco’s Nationally Determined Contribution.
Officials
said the review mechanism is designed to strengthen the credibility and
transparency of climate-related reporting, while supporting countries in
meeting international standards and improving access to climate finance.
Morocco
becomes the first country in the Middle East and North Africa region to undergo
this process, with initial findings indicating a high level of satisfaction
regarding both the quality of the report and the responsiveness of the national
team.
Authorities
noted that the outcome reinforces Morocco’s commitment to transparent climate
action and positions the country to further engage in global climate frameworks
and financing mechanisms.
