Morocco

Overall rating: Almost Sufficient

Policies and action against fair share: 1.5°C compatible; < 1.5°C World

Conditional NDC target against modelled domestic pathways: Almost Sufficient; < 2°C World

Unconditional NDC target against fair share: Almost Sufficient; < 2°C World

Climate finance: Not applicable

Net zero target: year
Not specified; Comprehensiveness not rated as
Information incomplete

Land use & forestry: Not significant

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