RABAT — Morocco is advancing a major reform of its national meteorological infrastructure with plans to establish an independent agency focused on strengthening weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and national resilience.

The proposed institution is expected to improve the management of meteorological data, support more advanced climate analysis, and strengthen early-warning capabilities for extreme weather events affecting communities, agriculture, water resources, and infrastructure.

Climate experts say stronger meteorological institutions are becoming increasingly important as Morocco faces growing climate and water-related challenges. Improved forecasting and climate data could help authorities prepare more effectively for droughts, floods, heatwaves, and other environmental risks.

The reform is also expected to improve Morocco's ability to develop climate projects and access international climate finance by strengthening the country's technical capacity and climate data systems.

Government officials and environmental specialists believe the initiative could make meteorological services more independent, efficient, and better connected to Morocco's broader climate adaptation and sustainable development strategy.

The move marks a significant step in Morocco's efforts to modernize climate governance and strengthen national preparedness for a changing environment.