فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In her latest address, Leila Benali, Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, highlighted the significant progress Morocco has made in renewable energy. She revealed that the country has met 44% of its energy needs from renewable sources, surpassing the initial target of 37% set at the beginning of the first governmental term in 2021.
However, Minister Benali acknowledged ongoing challenges in other environmental areas, particularly concerning plastic waste. She pointed out that Morocco has struggled to fully implement the “Zero Mika” law (Law No. 77.15), introduced in 2015 to reduce plastic usage across the nation.
Benali explained that the law’s enforcement faced hurdles, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw a surge in plastic consumption, undermining efforts to curb its use. This increase in plastic usage has posed a significant challenge to the effectiveness of the “Zero Mika” initiative.
Despite these setbacks, the Minister emphasized the importance of continuing the fight against plastic pollution. She highlighted Morocco’s active participation in a critical United Nations General Assembly resolution on the environment, which aims to address global challenges related to plastic waste. Additionally, Benali announced that Morocco is developing a new legal framework to strengthen the “Zero Mika” law. The updated measures include reducing plastic waste production, promoting selective waste sorting, and implementing extended producer responsibility policies.
In her conclusion, Minister Benali called for collective efforts to sustain this environmental progress. She reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to sustainable development and minimizing the adverse effects of plastic waste on the environment.
source : fesnews media
