Deadline: 29-Aug-2025
The Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development in Morocco is launching a project to quantify and analyze food waste across every segment of the food supply chain. The aim is to identify practical actions that can be taken to reduce food loss and waste, supporting sustainable food system management in the country.
This project involves a wide range of sectors and stakeholders, including tourism, the agri-food industry, food distribution and commerce, catering services, farms, fishing and livestock sectors, waste management authorities, and consumers. It emphasizes a holistic, cross-sectoral approach to tackling food waste.
Food loss and waste in Morocco have significant social, economic, and environmental consequences. They affect food security, lead to economic losses, and result in wasted resources used to produce uneaten food. They also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. In 2022 alone, Moroccan households wasted over 4.2 million tons of food, according to UNEP.
To address this, the project proposes the development of an integrated model for collecting and recovering food waste. This model aligns with amendments to Law 28.00 on waste management and calls for collaboration between institutional and private partners. The focus will be on enhancing technology (such as centralized sorting platforms, composting, and methanization), attracting investment and technical expertise, and promoting capacity-building and public awareness.
The estimated project cost is $300,000. Key outcomes include improved capacity to assess and track food waste sources and volumes, the development of an action plan to reduce food loss, and increased stakeholder engagement. The project also aims to boost citizens’ awareness and support redistribution efforts and upcycling initiatives that turn surplus food into high-quality products.
To be eligible, proposals must be submitted by NGOs, IGOs, or other non-profit organizations. Funding requests must stay within the budget or include clear justification for higher costs. Projects should be completed within 24 months and follow approved spending limits. Applicants are required to submit the last three audited financial statements either with the application or upon request.
For-profit entities may join as stakeholders, co-founders, or end users, especially when their role is essential to the project. Their participation is encouraged during proposal development or implementation.
Proposals will be evaluated on how well they meet project goals, potential for replication, emissions reduction impact, stakeholder involvement, understanding of risks, alignment with existing policies, and cost-effectiveness. Projects must also fulfill the OECD DAC gender equality marker Score 1.
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