Tangier – A round table under the theme "The World Cup and sustainability issues" was held on Wednesday in Tangier, in the presence of officials, elected representatives and civil society actors.
Organised by the Observatory for the Protection of the Environment and Historic Monuments (OPEMH), in partnership with the Moroccan Alliance for Climate and Sustainable Development (AMCDD), this meeting aims to present the vision of civil society actors to make the World Cup an opportunity to achieve a sustainable ecological and energy transition in the various cities of the Kingdom.
Speaking on this occasion, the national coordinator of the AMCDD, Abdelaziz Janati, indicated that the organisation of the World Cup in 2030 is "a challenge that must be met with seriousness and responsibility by all components of society, whether official authorities or civil bodies", adding that it is necessary to commit with a strong will to make the organisation of this event a real societal project.
The preparations for this sporting event are part of a national dynamic, marked by the launch of several projects and initiatives, which require accelerating the implementation of programmes and commitments in the environmental, economic, cultural and social fields, he continued, noting that collective commitment is essential to meet this major challenge that Moroccan society faces today.
Mr. Janati also called for "adopting a participatory approach in the implementation of the various programmes, whether in terms of infrastructure, and upgrading cities and public spaces with a view to welcoming the transformations to come".
For his part, the vice-president of the Tangier Communal Council, Issam El Ghachi, stressed that the city has benefited from the largest structuring project under the enlightened leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, through the "Tangier Metropole" programme, recalling that the measures taken and the infrastructure built have metamorphosed the city of Tangier.
He also noted that considerable work is underway and solutions are being studied, in particular to set up intelligent and sustainable transport systems.
For his part, Abderrahim Ksiri, member of the AMCDD, highlighted, in a statement to the MAP, the importance of collaboration between the various components of environmental civil society in Morocco, with a view to making the World Cup an opportunity for major investments and profound transformations in the fields of infrastructure, transport and sustainable cities.
"We are fully committed to contributing to this national effort led by governmental and non-governmental institutions, so that the organisation of this global event becomes a societal project," he added.
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