FINANCE FOR IMPACT is proud to announce its involvement in a groundbreaking initiative to strengthen sustainable forest financing in Morocco, as part of the European Union-supported Forests for the Future (F4) Facility and the broader Financing for Forests (FFF) study.
In partnership with the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), our team is conducting a comprehensive pre-Action assessment to identify innovative financial mechanisms to protect and restore Morocco’s forests.
This work comes at a critical time. Morocco’s forests cover over 9 million hectares and represent the second largest biodiversity hotspot in the Mediterranean. Yet, they face mounting challenges, including degradation, deforestation, and rural poverty. Aligned with Morocco’s national strategy "Forêts du Maroc 2020–2030", the study seeks to channel investment into sustainable forest management, restoration, ecotourism, and biodiversity conservation — with a target of creating 28,000 rural jobs and doubling forest-based revenues.
The study in Morocco focuses on:
- Mapping the existing financial ecosystem and regulatory frameworks;
- Exploring innovative instruments such as carbon markets, biodiversity credits, and blended finance models;
- Supporting capacity building and technical advisory efforts to de-risk and stimulate private sector investment in forestry.
This work forms part of a larger effort across 15 countries globally to design actionable financing pathways that align forest management with international climate and biodiversity commitments, including the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). FINANCE FOR IMPACT will organize a series of consultations with government representatives, financial institutions, local communities, and the private sector to ensure that the findings are locally grounded and globally relevant.