to be open towards migrants coming from outside europe. the british public will be invited to swear allegiance to king charles during his coronation on saturday. the mainly christian service will also see religious leaders from otherfaiths play a part for the first time. now on bbc news. talking business. hello, everybody. a very warm welcome to this special edition of talking business weekly with me, aaron heslehurst. let s go take a look at what s on the show. i m here in rabat it s the capital of morocco to look at this country s potential to solve europe s energy crisis. this north african country is making the most of its abundant sunshine and wind to lead the way in renewable energy. but the question is, can morocco turn itself around from being dependent on, well, this, imported fossilfuels, to being able to export clean energy to europe as we tackle climate change? it s an ambitious plan, so i m going to be discussing all of that with these three experts. there
well, this, imported fossil fuels, to being able to export clean energy to europe as we tackle climate change? it s an ambitious plan, so i m going to be discussing all of that with these three experts. there they are. the big boss of one of africa s largest renewable energy companies, an energy expert from the world bank and a leading moroccan environmental campaigner. also on the show, i m going to sit down with the moroccan government minister tasked with the mighty challenge of making sure everything is in place for this country to enjoy the abundant wind and sunshine whilst transforming its economy. wherever you rejoining me from around the world, once again, a big hello and a warm welcome to the show. and i tell you what, it s certainly warm here in morocco s capital of rabat. in fact, this is a country that s trying to make the most of its natural resources, including the sunshine, to solve one of the biggest problems on the planet energy. that s because everyone wan
billowing from the facility in the port of sevastopol. it comes five days after a ukrainian drone attack in the same area. and a threatened strike by us screenwriters demanding more pay could bring hollywood film and television studios to a standstill next week. a may the 1st deadline has been set for an agreement. now on bbc news, talking business. hello, everybody. a very warm welcome to this special edition of talking business weekly with me, aaron heslehurst. let s go take a look at what s on the show. i m here in rabat it s the capital of morocco to look at this country s potential to solve europe s energy crisis. this north african country is making the most of its abundant sunshine and wind to lead the way in renewable energy. but the question is, can morocco turn itself around from being dependent on, well, this, imported fossilfuels, to being able to export clean energy to europe as we tackle climate change? it s an ambitious plan, so i m going to be discussing a
With stunning surf, arid plains and bustling cities, this north african country is one of contrast. this is spectacular! my innovation journey starts inland, south of morocco s major cities and mighty atlas mountains, just north of the sahara desert, near the quiet outpost of 0uarzazate. this part of saharan morocco is known as the door of the desert. the landscape out here, it s almost like it s from another world. feels like we could be on mars. these plains receive three times the sun as parts of northern europe.
Well, on that point, moundir, a real pleasure, was a pleasure. always a real pleasure. moez, a real pleasure, and hajar, thank you so much for coming on. good luck with everything. and i tell you what, we ll check in with you soon. 0k, perfect. 0k. thank you. all right. morocco s energy transformation plans were first laid out by king mohammed vi back in 2009. and whilst the huge 0uarzazate solar power plant has been up and running since 2016, this government is acutely aware it has its work cut out if it wants to meet its commitment. and that commitment the majority of its own electricity coming from renewable sources by 2030. so, i ve come here to catch up with the minister in charge of making all of that happen. let s go and have a chat. leila benali, morocco s minister of energy transition and sustainable development. an absolute pleasure to have you on the show, leila. and let s start with this. let s start with. .. just briefly outline, if you will, the government s plans when