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SCP/RAC seeks three regional experts to develop policy measures for green businesses in the Mediterranean
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by switchmed
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Apr 09, 2020
SCP/RAC is seeking three regional experts to assist with the formulation of recommendations on regional policy measures to support the development of green and circular economy businesses and to strengthen the demand for more sustainable products in the Mediterranean.
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Switcher of the Month
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by switchmed
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Aug 03, 2019
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Oct 15, 2019 12:21 PM
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filed under:
Switchers,
entrepreneurs,
circular,
sustainable,
maroc,
morocco,
textile,
artisanes,
recyclage,
recycling
Our Switcher of the month in October 2019 is "IDYR", an initiative employing female artisans in Morocco, to recycle unwanted textile into beautiful products like handbags, rugs, clothing, ottomans, and pillows.
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The next generation of entrepreneurs in Morocco switches to tap water!
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by switchmed
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Mar 22, 2019
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Jul 17, 2019 11:24 AM
Following the SwitchMed feasibility study on the collection and recycling of beverage packaging in Morocco conducted by SUNOV Engineering, this young consulting company takes one step further: To prevent beverage packaging waste. SwitchMed has renewed the support by facilitating the installation of water fountains and the distribution of reusable bottles in the National School of Mines of Rabat (ENSMR).
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Morocco: Promoting responsible alternatives to guarantee the success of the ban on plastic bags and prevention of marine litter.
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by switchmed
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Nov 14, 2018
Concerned by the insane consumption of single-use plastic bags and following international commitments, the Moroccan government adopted a law to phase them out. After since, the administration has deployed intense efforts in controlling the internal production and imports, as well as providing support for adaptating concerned industries. However, an important pillar to achieve success may have been overlooked: the promotion of alternatives. This is the objective of two SwitchMed pilot projects which achievements can be found along these lines.
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Morocco is committed to tackling Marine Litter.
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by switchmed
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May 18, 2018
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May 18, 2018 11:16 AM
The forum in Rabat held on May 10th, approached alternatives to single-use plastic bags and ways to improve collection and recycling of beverage packaging.
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Young green entrepreneurs from six Mediterranean countries received TheSwitchersFund OSCE GEMS Award in Vienna.
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by switchmed
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Apr 29, 2018
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May 10, 2018 10:30 AM
Green Entrepreneurs from Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia were awarded the prize of €15.000 each, to support their innovative solutions for our common environmental and social challenges.
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Morocco takes concrete actions for the prevention of marine litter
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by switchmed
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Apr 23, 2018
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May 04, 2018 05:52 PM
On May 10, 2018, SwitchMed organizes a forum in Rabat, on alternatives to single-use plastic bags and improving the collection and recycling of beverage packaging. If you are concerned by this topic and willing to share your experience, or if you are interested in reproducing them or creating new ones, participate in this meeting for free, register before May 7th!
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Green entrepreneurs and civil society: submit your project to the “Trophées Initiative Climat – COP22”! Deadline: June 30
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by switchmed
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Jun 27, 2016
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Jun 27, 2016 04:05 PM
10 climate change adaptation and mitigation projects will be awarded
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New approaches and strategies for promoting green entrepreneurship and social eco-innovation initiatives in Morocco
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by switchmed
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Jun 10, 2016
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Jan 26, 2018 10:44 AM
More than 90 participants attended the workshop "Green entrepreneurs and social eco-innovation initiatives: agents of change towards a green economy in Morocco"
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The Mediterranean Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) Action Plan has been finally approved!
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by switchmed
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Feb 26, 2016
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Mar 02, 2016 12:13 PM
We want to thank all those who participated in the process for making that possible
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