CASI Sustainability Forum Concludes in Casablanca with Emphasis on Sustainable Finance and Green Technology

CASI Sustainability Forum Concludes in Casablanca

The Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI), in collaboration with BANK OF AFRICA, celebrated the successful conclusion of the CASI Sustainability Forum held in Casablanca. With approximately 250 participants from 39 countries, the event focused on the crucial topics of sustainable finance and green technologies vital for Africa's resilient future.

Key Highlights of the Forum

Set against the backdrop of increasing climate risks and the global shift toward low-carbon development, the forum delved into four major themes: 1) carbon markets and climate finance mobilization, 2) transition financing in emerging economies, 3) funding adaptation to climate change and resilience, and 4) promoting sustainable development reporting.

The event kicked off with a welcome speech from Ma Jun, president of CASI, who shared his perspective that sustainable finance in Africa should extend beyond carbon emission reduction to encompass essential elements such as access to water, food, and energy—integral components of a comprehensive development strategy for the continent. He also highlighted growing opportunities for Sino-African cooperation in ecology, particularly in clean technology partnerships and innovative pathways to affordable green finance.

Brahim Benjelloun-Touimi, a board member of BANK OF AFRICA and chairman of the Casablanca Stock Exchange, emphasized the role of financial institutions in acting as reliable partners in their clients' decarbonization journeys, rather than merely providing capital. He concluded his remarks with a call to action: "Africa must not settle for being merely a recipient of global sustainable finance; it should emerge as a significant contributor."

One of the forum's standout moments was the formal signing of three strategic memorandums of understanding between CASI, BANK OF AFRICA, The ESG Exchange, and the Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA). Signed by Said Ibrahimi, CEO of CFCA, and Ma Jun, this MOU establishes a strategic framework to accelerate green finance development across the continent. Collectively, these partnerships are designed to create a robust infrastructure for collaborative training, professional certification, research, and cross-border knowledge exchange within African markets.

Furthermore, during the forum, the launch of French-language courses on the CASI Academy was announced, significantly broadening capacity-building access to the French-speaking public across the region.

In his closing remarks, Ma Jun underscored the importance of AI-driven tools in reducing costs associated with information disclosure for SMEs, reinforcing the need for innovative approaches in sustainable finance practices. The forum concluded with an invitation to attend the next CASI Sustainability Forum, scheduled for September 2026 in Hong Kong as part of the Green Week.

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