Rabat: Morocco hosted a two-day workshop on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Rabat on September 8 and 9, bringing together experts from home and abroad to discuss ways of making air travel cleaner. The event was part of the program “Support, Capacity Building and Training on Sustainable Aviation Fuel,” reports Morocco World news.
At the opening, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Transport and Logistics said climate change is one of the biggest challenges today and stressed that the aviation sector must play its part in cutting harmful emissions.
He noted that air travel is vital for connecting people, boosting trade, and driving economic and social growth, but added that it also needs to lead the shift toward cleaner energy. He pointed out that Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, is committed to developing renewable energy, green hydrogen, and low-carbon solutions.
The official described sustainable aviation fuel as one of the best options to lower the industry’s carbon footprint, explaining that it can reduce emissions by up to 80% compared to regular fuel. He also underlined the importance of cooperation between countries and organizations to share knowledge, align rules, transfer technology, and improve competitiveness.
During the workshop, participants discussed opportunities and challenges in developing this fuel in Morocco and worked on outlining a plan for its future. Experts and industry leaders examined technical, regulatory, and economic aspects of using SAF and focused on steps Morocco could take to adopt the technology.
By hosting the event, Morocco highlighted its determination to tackle climate change in the aviation sector and its goal of becoming a leader in sustainable transport solutions in the region.
