In a strategic move signaling deepened climate ambitions, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's top brass have landed in Morocco this week with one clear mission: accelerate the Kingdom's journey to net zero.
First Vice President Greg Guyett and Vice President for Banking Matteo Patrone are spending two days in Casablanca, where boardroom handshakes will translate into billions in green infrastructure and private sector transformation. Their agenda? Meeting Morocco's Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah who also serves as EBRD Governor, alongside a roster of banking executives and business leaders ready to turn climate commitments into concrete action.
This isn't just another diplomatic visit. Discussions are zeroing in on three critical pillars:
Multiple investment agreements are set to be inked before the delegation departs a tangible sign that Morocco's green transition is moving from strategy documents to signed deals.
Since 2012, the EBRD has poured nearly €5.9 billion into Morocco across 125 transformative projects, with an impressive 69% flowing directly to private enterprises. In 2025 alone, the Bank mobilized an additional €312 million from co-investors, proving that Morocco's green economy story is attracting serious capital.
"This is my first visit to Morocco as First Vice President, and I couldn't be more excited about what we're building together," Guyett shared. "From energy transition to SME financing, we're backing Morocco's bold development vision with the investments needed to make it real."
Joining the leadership duo are Mark Davis, Managing Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean, and Haytham Eissa, EBRD's Morocco chief a team laser focused on making Morocco a regional green economy powerhouse.
As global climate finance seeks high impact destinations, Morocco is proving it has the policy framework, business appetite, and institutional partnerships to deliver. This week's visit isn't just about maintaining momentum it's about hitting the accelerator.
