When I visited Morocco, there seemed to be little awareness in regards to the environment or conservation of any sort. And reflecting back on my time spent in the village, one of my most distinct memories is the smell of propane. One of the biggest weaknesses of Morocco's energy policy is the fact that little domestic resources lie within the nation's borders. Morocco is the largest importer of energy in North Africa, and has started researching offshore resources in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. And then, today I read this interesting news headline:
Morocco to invest US$11 billion in renewable energy
That's big bucks we're talking right now. Working in close relation with German agencies, the Morocco will use the money to make public venues and transport more energy efficient. By 2020, that 11 billion dollars will be completely invested and put to use. It will be interesting to see how the money is put into action.
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