International Seminar Move Green: Circular Migration, Green Transition, and Sustainable Development. Coordinating Responses from the Territories

The MOVE GREEN project, launched in September 2021, is a pilot model of circular labor migration in the renewable energy and green economy sectors, implemented by FAMSI in collaboration with AN^MAR and CLANER. It is one of 48 initiatives funded by the MPF, managed by the ICMPD and aims to promote circular labor mobility aligned with the New Pact on Asylum and Migration and the EU Talent Partnership. 

The project has facilitated collaboration between Andalusia and northern Morocco, focusing on training young Moroccans in renewable energy, creating green jobs and fostering public-private partnerships. 

The final seminar will gather around 100 participants, including international experts, to evaluate cooperation strategies in the Mediterranean and promote circular migration in the renewable energy sector. This seminar emphasises sustainable resource use and migration governance, benefiting both host and origin territories. 

Main Activities

1. Presentation of Project Results: Highlighting the outcomes of the MOVE GREEN project, which promotes green economy and renewable energy employment. Speakers include key coordinators from FAMSI, AN^MAR, and beneficiaries of the project. 
2. Inaugural Keynote Speech: Delivered by distinguished experts in renewable energy and policy. 
3. Official Opening Ceremony: Featuring high-level representatives from Spanish and Moroccan governments and organizations, emphasizing bilateral cooperation. 
4. Institutional Dialogue on Spanish-Moroccan Relations: Discussion on enhancing cooperation in energy and climate policies between the two regions. 
5. Session on Circular Labor Migration: Exploring the benefits and strategies of circular migration in the renewable energy sector, involving EU and Moroccan representatives. 
6. Parallel Sessions: 
   1. International Cooperation for Green Transition: Focused on collaboration for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. 
   2. Rise of the Renewable Energy Sector: Examining the growth and future of renewable energy industries. 
7. Workshops on Talent Development and Green Jobs: 
   1. Cooperation for Talent Development: Enhancing skills and employment opportunities in renewable energy for young professionals. 
   2. Business Opportunities and Green Jobs: Identifying market needs and fostering business collaborations. 
8. Closing Session: Summary of project impacts and discussion on future collaboration to sustain the initiatives. 

Contribution to EU Energy and Climate Goals

• Promoting Renewable Energy: The seminar underlines the importance of renewable energy technologies and their role in the EU’s green transition. 
• Circular Economy: By emphasising circular migration and green jobs, the event supports sustainable economic models. 
• International Collaboration: Strengthening EU-Morocco relations in energy and climate initiatives, reflecting the EU's external energy policy goals. 
• Skill Development: Focused on training and employing young people in the renewable energy sector, addressing skill gaps and fostering innovation. 
• Sustainable Development Goals: Aligning with the Agenda 2030, the seminar aims to promote sustainable communities through energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. 

This seminar not only highlights significant achievements in renewable energy and green economy but also sets the stage for future collaborative efforts, ensuring a sustainable and energy-efficient future in line with EU objectives.