Morocco has obtained a $200 million loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to strengthen its response to the growing impacts of climate change. The financing will support key investments in water infrastructure, environmental protection, and sectors most vulnerable to climate risks.
The decision comes as Morocco faces rising temperatures and increasingly frequent extreme weather. According to a World Bank report released in September 2024, the country has been warming at an average of 0.2°C per decade—twice the global rate. This acceleration has led to more frequent heatwaves, droughts, and floods, putting added pressure on agriculture, water resources, and food security.
Since joining the AIIB in 2019, Morocco has tapped the bank’s resources to advance its climate adaptation goals. The latest loan adds to other recent international support. In December 2024, the World Bank approved $250 million to help Morocco develop climate-resilient agri-food systems. More recently, in June 2025, the country gained access to the $132 million Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund II (ARAF II), aimed at supporting smallholder farmers with climate-smart tools and financial services.
Together, these initiatives highlight Morocco’s strategy to strengthen climate resilience through infrastructure investment, agricultural adaptation, and inclusive financial mechanisms, as the country works to protect its people and economy from the mounting risks of global warming.
