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Tunisia“Terre Verte”: new EU-programme to support the agricultural and forestry sectors in Morocco
The European Commission adopted a new programme worth €115 million to support the ecological, inclusive and innovative development of Morocco‘s agricultural and forestry sectors. The programme “Terre Verte” aims to contribute to the national strategies of Morocco “Green Generation” and “Moroccan Forests” covering the period 2020-2030 by promoting an ecological transition conducive to the creation of decent work opportunities in Morocco in the agricultural and forestry sector.
Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi, said: “Morocco has just experienced the worst drought in 40 years, threatening water and agricultural systems. In addition, the war in Ukraine is exacerbating tensions in the food markets, including in the EU’s Southern Neighbourhood region. We stand with Morocco to address this challenging situation and, with this €115 million programme under the EU’s Economic and Investment Plan for the Southern Neighbourhood, we aim to support Morocco’s development of sustainable agriculture practices and sustainable management of forest resources in the country”.
The programme has three specific objectives: support for sustainable agricultural value chains, protection and management of forestry, and job creation and social inclusion across the two sectors. The programme will intervene in the four pilot regions of Tetouan – Tangier – Al Hoceima, Beni Mellal – Khenifra, Draa-Tafilalet and L’Oriental.
Countries covered:
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Morocco
