First climate change bootcamp in Azilal — 13–16 February 2025

First climate change bootcamp

The city of Azilal hosted, from 13 to 16 February 2025, the first bootcamp on climate change within the framework of the ASTA project, for local elected officials, administrative staff, and members of advisory bodies of the target territorial collectivities.

An essential step to strengthen capacities

This bootcamp was an essential step to strengthen participants’ capacities in addressing climate challenges, by deepening their knowledge on the subject and familiarising them with the mechanisms and practices used in climate policies.

The event highlighted the strategic role played by local collectivities and civil society in promoting sustainable development, notably through the integration of climate issues during the territorial policy development process.

Discussion sessions and practical application

Certificate ceremony

The knowledge and experience gained during this bootcamp will serve as a foundation for the next steps. Participants were honoured with certificates of appreciation in recognition of their active engagement in the various axes of the bootcamp.

Next steps

AIDECA will continue to support the implementation of climate actions at the territorial level, providing the tools necessary to strengthen the capacities of local actors, in order to ensure a real and lasting impact on the ground.

About the ASTA project

The project “ASTA: Towards inclusive territorial public policies for climate change adaptation in the Béni Mellal-Khénifra region”, with a duration of two years, is implemented by AIDECA, with co-financing under the AMUSSU programme, which is part of the Morocco-European Union partnership for the 2023-2027 period and the Strategic Support Programme for Civil Society (PASSC). The implementation of this programme is supervised by Migrations & Développement (M&D), in partnership with the Association of Life and Earth Sciences Teachers (AESVT) and the Italian NGO COSPE.