Keywords: Blue Economy


Morocco moves closer to adopting a blue economy strategy to strengthen its global Atlantic position

Morocco is moving closer to adopting a national blue economy strategy aimed at unlocking the economic potential of its maritime and coastal resources while promoting sustainable development. The initiative is expected to strengthen the country's position as a major Atlantic hub connecting Africa......

Bourita calls for a stronger Atlantic Africa role in global ocean governance

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita has called for Atlantic African nations to play a more influential role in shaping global ocean governance, emphasizing that maritime security, sustainable energy, and modern transport corridors should become key pillars of regional integration and economic development. Speaking......

Africa’s blue economy: Unlocking maritime potential through regional cooperation

The MEDays 2025 Summit in Tangier highlighted Africa's vast maritime potential and the pressing need for improved governance, regional collaboration, and technological innovation to harness its blue economy. Held under the theme “From Seas to Sources: Developing Africa’s Blue Economy......

Morocco advances aquaculture with approval of 300 marine farms

Morocco has authorized 300 marine aquaculture farms, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to develop its blue economy. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas announced the approval following the weekly Government Council meeting, where draft decree No. 2.24.830 was adopted. The......

Morocco advances plans to become a regional leader in aquaculture

Morocco is steadily positioning itself as a future leader in aquaculture across the region, leveraging strong political will, strategic investments, and a forward-looking vision for the blue economy, according to a recent World Bank report. The international financial institution praised Morocco’s......

HM King Mohammed VI calls for sustainable development and coastal preservation

His Majesty King Mohammed VI opened the new legislative year on Friday with a call for comprehensive efforts to balance Morocco's economic growth with environmental sustainability. In his address to Parliament, the monarch emphasized the urgent need to protect the country’s coastlines while......

Southern provinces seen as Morocco’s new engine of enterprise growth

At the Morocco-France Economic Forum held in Dakhla, the President of the CGEM Dakhla-Oued Eddahab, Amyra Hormatollah, presented a bold vision for Morocco’s southern provinces as a dynamic pillar of national and continental development. She emphasized that the three southern regions, Dakhla-Oued......

Morocco aims to make seaweed farming a pillar of its blue economy

Rabat – Moroccan authorities have launched a national dialogue to boost the development of seaweed farming, positioning it as a cornerstone of the country’s emerging blue economy. Zakia Driouch, Secretary of State in charge of Maritime Fisheries, brought together experts, investors, and......

Macron Praises King Mohammed VI's Strong Commitment to Advancing Blue Economy in Africa

During the opening of the "Africa for the Ocean" summit held on Monday in Nice, French President Emmanuel Macron praised King Mohammed VI of Morocco for his strong and clear commitment to promoting a blue economy in Africa. The summit was co-chaired by His Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa,......