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My Favorite Green Government is Morocco |
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Morocco is my favorite government in Africa, in terms of green initiatives. Globally, I think Sweden and the UAE is doing so well. My preference for Morocco is embedded in their ability to see the economic important of green economies. Most African countries in Africa, sees green investments not viable for economic developments. Most often, green technologies are perceived to be expensive and costly while many resort to other methods of development which later ruin the life of people and the planet. \ It is quite difficult for governments to acquire funds for green projects – most funded projects are likely to be some other form of infrastructural development rather than an eco-friendly project. Ghana?s coal power plant proposal, for instance, was being funded by the Asian Development Bank. In Africa, South Africa is one of the countries with a lot of solar firms and private solar sector. Recently we have good news, Nigeria was able to draw a power partnership which is going allow the country to commence a large solar plant (starting with a 75MW) for its citizens and Morocco is doing way better. Morocco is housing the largest solar plant in the World, the Quarzazate has an estimated 580 Megawatts. Additionally, as part of the government?s initiative towards climate action in Morocco, the government announced a makeover of all urban mosques to go green. This project allows mosques to have a solar power supply, energy saving lightening systems, and other eco-friendly initiatives. Over 1,000 mosques are going to benefit from this makeover. I believe that if all African countries were to adopt such great strategies and initiatives, then Africa will be a great and green continent. |
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Great work by Morocco. Other should be able to copy it.
Posted 15-11-2016 14:14
Thank you for that input, John.
Posted 08-11-2016 16:20
A large percentage of our greenhouse gas emission can be attributed to power generation. Hence, this fact that Morocco had been doing such movement is really uplifting. Thank you for letting us know.
Posted 04-11-2016 18:30
Thanks for sharing your perspective!
Posted 01-11-2016 14:08
@Sara,I look forward to more greater initiatives from the Moroccan government
Posted 31-10-2016 15:51
Yes, John. Africa is on the rise
Posted 31-10-2016 15:50
The moroccan initiative is in its begining and more projects will lunched in the future to reduce the enrgy consumption
Posted 31-10-2016 07:55
The Green Revolution in Africa
Posted 31-10-2016 00:52
Thanks everyone
Posted 29-10-2016 01:49
thanks for sharing.....
Posted 28-10-2016 20:35
Thanks for sharing, Joshua! It is good to know that Morocco's putting a lot of efforts on green initiatives, like having the world's largest solar plant. Though green strategies may be expensive, they can contribute to the national economy at the long run. Have a great day: )
Posted 28-10-2016 19:14
It's amazing how Morocco makeover of all urban mosques to go green. I think Indonesia also have to take example from this initiative. Thanks for sharing this :)
Posted 28-10-2016 11:51
WOW! Great to know that Morocco is housing the world's the largest solar plant and is working on turning the urban mosques 'green'. Thanks for sharing.
Posted 28-10-2016 00:34
Thanks for sharing, Joshua.
Posted 27-10-2016 21:43
Amazing work Morocco,'Africa goes green'thanks for sharing Joshua.
Posted 27-10-2016 15:27