Morocco and Mali have taken a decisive step toward deepening regional climate cooperation following a high-level virtual meeting between Moroccan Energy Transition Minister Leila Benali and Mali’s Environment Minister Mariam Tangara Doumbia.
The two leaders held wide-ranging talks focused on accelerating bilateral efforts to confront shared environmental threats. Their dialogue underscored a mutual drive to strengthen South-South cooperation through knowledge-sharing, joint innovation, and climate resilience strategies tailored to the African context.
Benali emphasized that under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco views African solidarity as a cornerstone of its external engagement. “Our development vision is firmly rooted in partnerships that deliver measurable impact across the continent,” she said during the meeting.
The discussion spotlighted Morocco’s key regional initiatives, including the Royal Atlantic Initiative—a platform designed to support Sahel countries in building sustainable environmental and socio-economic systems. Mali’s active role within the Sahel Climate Committee, which coordinates climate policy across vulnerable regions, was also highlighted as a model of constructive engagement.
Both ministers acknowledged the urgency of moving beyond dialogue toward concrete collaboration. Proposed priorities included joint technical missions, clean technology transfers, and capacity-building programs that would equip local institutions with tools to implement adaptive solutions.
Reflecting on past cooperation, Benali praised Mali’s continued commitment to sustainability, noting the two countries’ effective partnership during Morocco’s tenure as president of the UN Environment Assembly.
As climate-related pressures mount across the continent, Morocco and Mali’s renewed alliance signals a growing momentum for African-led, African-owned responses to the environmental crisis—rooted in trust, shared vision, and regional self-reliance.