This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press
With the slogan: “Preserving water is a national responsibility and a responsibility of all citizens”, the national water convoy leaves from the city of Salé.On the evening of Sunday, November 17, 2024, the National Water Caravan was launched from the city of Salé, under the slogan “Preserving water is a national responsibility and a responsibility of all citizens”, organized by a coalition investors from southern Morocco. .
This convoy will travel throughout the Kingdom of Morocco to arrive in the city of Dakhla on December 17, where it will lead to the organization of the national debate on water on December 21 and 22, 2024.
Regarding the objectives of this caravan and the national debate on water, Mr. Hatem Al-Ayaya, head of the Coalition of Investors of Southern Morocco, stressed that this initiative aims to raise awareness of the importance of rationalizing water consumption. water and preserve water resources in light of the environmental challenges facing Morocco and the world.
The Kingdom of Morocco faces increasing pressure on water resources due to climate change, population growth and urban expansion. The convoy is part of national efforts to address these challenges, as it is based on a comprehensive strategy that includes awareness-raising and cooperation among various stakeholders.
The convoy includes a series of awareness and education activities, including:
– Workshops and seminars on water resources management.
– Traveling exhibitions highlighting innovations in irrigation and water treatment technologies.
– Local meetings with residents, especially farmers, water users and youth, to strengthen their role in water conservation.
– Educational activities aimed at school children to spread the culture of respect for water resources from an early age.
The convoy is part of a strategic vision to achieve water security by 2030 and is a call for everyone to take responsibility for this vital resource.
The convoy is expected to visit various cities and regions in the Kingdom, particularly areas suffering from water shortages. It aims to encourage the use of modern technologies in agriculture and industry, raise awareness of the importance of water recycling and improve water-related infrastructure.
Hatem Al-Inaya added that this convoy comes at a critical time that requires concerted efforts at the national and local levels. It is an invitation to all Moroccans, individuals and institutions, because this convoy reflects the spirit of collective responsibility, considering that water conservation is not an option, but rather an urgent necessity to ensure a sustainable future .
Furthermore, Dr Yassin Dinar, director of the National Water Caravan, indicated that this caravan, organized by a coalition of investors from southern Morocco, in partnership with the Academy of Strategic Engineering and several actors, including the Ministry of Equipment and Water, the Agricultural Development Agency, in addition to civil society and people interested in the environment, Example: Non-governmental institutions, environmental and cultural associations concerned with raising awareness among residents of the importance of water conservation. This initiative responds to the royal call, through the twenty-fifth Speech from the Throne, to enthrone His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God grant him victory and support, on the throne of his blessed ancestors. Its objective is to shed light on the current situation of water resources in Morocco, by collecting data related to the quantity and quality of water use in various sectors, such as agriculture, industry and tourism, with the aim of understanding the challenges facing each region. separately.
On the other hand, Dr. Yassine confirmed that the National Water Caravan also attracts various participants from various sectors related to water resources, including:
– The private sector: such as companies that depend on water for their industrial and commercial operations.
– Engineers, experts and academics, who share their expertise to analyze issues and provide suggestions based on scientific studies.
At the end of his statement, Dr. Yassin Dinar expressed optimism about the success of the national convoy in achieving its objectives by educating citizens and providing valuable data that will help enrich the discussions during the national debate, in its final phase, which will be held in the city of Dakhla on December 21 and 22, 2024. He also stressed the importance of concerted cooperation and the efforts of everyone, public authorities, government officials and administrative officials, elected officials, professionals and citizens, to assume responsibility. to preserve water resources as a national asset. It requires special attention to guarantee its sustainability for future generations.
Note that the preparatory committee for the convoy and the national debate on water is made up of:
Hatem Al-Enaya, president of the Southern Morocco Investors Coalition and president of the National Preparatory Committee
– Ms. Al-Saadia Abdel-Rama, Vice-President of the National Preparatory Committee
– Professor Najat Fakhr, President of the Pont Culturel Association and President of the Committee of Moroccans of the World
– Dr Yassin Dinar, convoy director
– Professor Nasser, Deputy Head of the Media and Communication Department
– Mr. Nour al-Din al-Fazzari, member of the central office of the coalition and head of the preparatory committee for the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region
– Mr. Khaled Bouqreen, financial manager of the convoy and the national debate on water
– Mr. Mohamed Al-Amrawi, logistics manager
– Mr. Khalil bin Al-Shahba, Head of Design and Programming
-Mohamed Al-Azraq, social media administrator
– Mr. Beniman Boulnoir, President of the Preparatory Committee of the Eastern Region
– Journalist Mohamed Ait Farji, responsible for photography and documentation
– Mr. Mohamed Bouazrou, President of the Preparatory Committee of the Marrakech-Safi region
The Sahrawi Maghreb Foundation for Culture and Development is the coalition partner of the convoy in the Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra region.
