UM6P is recognized as a CLIMATE HERO in the United Nations Climate Change Conference of Youth 16

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is officially nominated and recognized as a CLIMATE HERO by the official youth constituency of the United Nations Framework convention on climate change, at the United Nations Climate Change Conference of Youth 16 (COY16), the official precursor youth event of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). UM6P Youth Statement was the only policy paper representing youth vision in the Kingdom of Morocco during the COY16 at Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. In that sense, UM6P has brought this nomination Home to all Moroccans and residents in Morocco. It is important to note that only two institutions got the climate Hero recognition worldwide.

Led by the Sustainable Development department, this youth statement represents the youth vision of national and local emerging issues and englobes their demands and their contribution. It tackles 6 main themes, namely, climate change, clean energy, sustainable cities and communities, eco-mobility, social inclusion, and gender equality. It was drafted by youth representatives of UM6P and the local region of Rhamna who have been gathered as the COY16 Youth Consultative Committee in 3 sessions to debate and discuss the emerging issues and youth commitments. This committee was very inclusive with the participation of young representatives from different nationalities, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, and individuals with special disabilities. Moreover, it had various presentations of youth from UM6P and different regions of Morocco including Benguerir, Youssoufia, Sidi Bouathmane as well as other rural communities to ensure inclusive and fair participation.

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, taking part of UN Climate Change Conference of Youth 16, commits to leading, implementing and advocating for climate action through three big main commitments:

1. Reduce its carbon footprint by organizing annual trees planting initiatives and implement eco-mobility by building a bicycle park, accessible and affordable to all UM6P community;

2. Implement Zero Waste Movement all over campus and its ecosystem by installing waste sorting system and eliminating waste through reducing, reusing and recycling (Reusable mugs campaign, Waste sorting bins, clothes recyclers, and waste disposal center);

3. Promote social inclusion by engaging local cooperatives and empowering women and young girls of the region.

These commitments include and imply a direct or an indirect impact on the local region where they engage, mobilize and empower local women, workers, artisans and suppliers…etc.

Congratulations to Mohammed VI Polytechnic University and to everyone closely or remotely involved.