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179:00 am November 2026In person registrationOnline registrationIndustrialization in North Africa is entering a new phase shaped by global megatrends, the green and digital transitions, evolving value chains, and the growing need for resilient and competitive production systems.Against this backdrop, the Policy Center for the New South and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) are convening The Future of Industrialization: Building Future-Ready Industries in North Africa on November 17, 2026, at the Policy Center for the New South in Rabat.The event will present key insights from the Industrial Development Report 2026 (IDR26) and bring together policymakers, industry leaders and experts to discuss the region’s industrial opportunities, constraints and policy priorities. The ... -
July 23, 2026As El Niño intensifies it generates apprehension among us all. The slow pace of the energy transition and continued carbon emissions have already put us on a trajectory toward an average air temperature rise of 2.8°C above pre-industrial levels (1850)—far exceeding the 1.5°C limit set by the 2015 Paris Agreement. ... -
July 2, 2026Africa is facing a massive electricity deficit that is impacting its economic and social development, and its ability to catch up with the rest of the world. It is imperative that the continent increase its electricity production to connect the 600 million people who are currently without access and to improve the quality of service for the millions who are suffering from frequent blackouts and load-shedding. Economic development in the 21st century will crucially depend on the digi ... -
June 30, 2026This episode explores Morocco’s green transition, examining the country’s progress in renewable energy alongside the challenges of reducing dependence on fossil fuels. It discusses the economic and social impacts of climate change, particularly on water, agriculture, and health, while h... -
April 9, 2026Cet entretien explore le Nexus Eau-Énergie-Alimentation comme un défi systémique majeur pour le Maroc, dans un contexte de rareté croissante des ressources et de pressions sur la souveraineté. Il met en lumière les interdépendances critiques entre ces trois secteurs et les limites d’app...
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March 30, 2026L’épisode explore les mutations profondes du secteur énergétique mondial, marqué par une transition complexe entre crise des prix et crise des systèmes. Après une période de tensions extrêmes sur les coûts de l’énergie (pétrole, charbon, gaz), 2025-2026 marque un tournant : les prix se ...
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February 11, 2026This podcast examines Africa’s growing water insecurity through the lens of infrastructure, governance, and climate risk. It highlights structural vulnerabilities in water systems, emphas ... -
February 5, 2026In this episode, we explore the tough questions facing agriculture in a changing climate. Rising temperatures, water scarcity, and extreme weather are straining food systems and rural livelihoods like never before. At the same time, technologies such as artificial intelligence, renewabl...
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February 04, 2026This episode of the Policy Center for the New South podcast, part of the Leadership Talks series, examines youth-led climate leadership in a context of economic, political, and energy vol ...
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January 23, 2026This episode examines the apparent backlash against the European Green Deal and questions whether Europe is witnessing a true reversal of its environmental ambitions. Dominique Bocquet ar ...
