The Global CCS Institute and Al Akhawayn University (AUI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Morocco and the broader Africa region. The MoU was signed on June 2, 2025, at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco. Dr. Mohammad Abu Zahra, the Institute's Head of MEA Region, and Maryem El Farsaoui, the Institute’s MEA Business Development Lead, were present alongside AUI’s President, Dr. Amine Bensaid, Professor Abdelghani El Asli, and Professor Salah Al Majeed.

Collaborative Initiatives

As part of the MoU, the Institute and AUI will work jointly on several collaborative initiatives, including delivering on capacity building needs for CCS and supporting dialogue across key stakeholders involved in policy and industry development. The Institute will also lend its expertise by collaborating with AUI on joint thought leadership initiatives contributing to relevant and pressing carbon management topics.

Partnership Background

This is the first MoU signed between the two parties, although AUI and the Institute have previously worked together, delivering workshops on carbon management to Morocco-based stakeholders. The Institute and AUI are aligned with the mission to pursue CCS as an avenue to support decarbonization efforts.

Future Plans

The Institute and AUI look forward to building on this partnership over the months and years to come. The partnership aims to further advance CCS in Morocco and the broader Africa region, with a focus on capacity building, dialogue, and thought leadership initiatives. The Global CCS Institute and Al Akhawayn University are committed to working together to support decarbonization efforts in the region.

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