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Morocco's Urgent Response to Escalating Water Crisis

Morocco is facing an escalating water crisis, and the government is racing against time to implement urgent measures to address it, says Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka. In an interview with Le Matin newspaper, Baraka outlined a series of projects aimed at safeguarding the country's......

Tangier Takes Bold Steps to Conserve Water Amid Severe Drought

Fez - Tangier, the "City of the Strait",  is responding decisively to a prolonged and severe drought worsened by climate change by implementing stringent measures to reduce water consumption. Recently, the Tangier Council introduced strict regulations prohibiting the use of drinking water......

Morocco's Dams: Record Low Water Levels Signal Dire Water Scarcity

Morocco is grappling with a pressing water crisis as its dams approach drought levels, triggering concerns over dwindling water reserves nationwide. Recent data from the Ministry of Equipment and Water has revealed a bleak reality: the country's dams are currently at a mere 23% capacity, marking......

Addressing Morocco's Water Crisis: Progress, Challenges, and Future Initiatives

Morocco has made significant strides in replenishing its water reserves since September 2023, yet continues to grapple with a substantial water deficit attributed to persistent drought conditions. Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, reported that recent rainfall has augmented Morocco's......

Sustainable Oases: Moroccan Students Explore Innovations for the Threatened Ecosystems

Morocco's oases and argan forests, vital ecosystems, face threats from drought and rural flight. Students from Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane engaged in a constructive dialogue with the National Agency for the Development of Oasis Zones and the Argan Tree (ANDZOA) during the Rabat Networking Days......

Morocco's Water Crisis: Emergency Meeting Convened by HM King Mohammed VI as Reservoirs Plummet to Record Lows

Rabat - Morocco is on the brink of a severe water crisis as the country's water reserves have reached alarming lows due to a prolonged period of inadequate rainfall. In response to this pressing issue, HM King Mohammed VI has called for an emergency meeting this week to address the gravity of the......

Confronting Drought, Morocco Banks on Desalination to Meet Half of Its Drinking Water Needs by 2030

Desalination has become an absolute priority for Morocco to address the structural water deficit facing the country, significantly impacted by climate change. This was emphasized by the Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, during a session before the House of Counselors on Tuesday. "By......

Moroccan Researchers Pave the Way for Innovative Green Insulation using Date Palm Fibers and Cardboard Waste

Scientists from Moulay Ismail University in Meknes and the University of Rabat have successfully developed a pioneering sustainable insulation material using an unconventional combination of date palm fibers and cardboard waste. Their groundbreaking research, recently published in the Journal of Cleaner......

Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Makes History at COP28 Climate Summit

In a groundbreaking development, nations worldwide endorsed a historic decision on Wednesday, signaling a shift away from fossil fuels as the COP28 climate summit concluded in Dubai. The unanimously supported resolution encourages countries to "transition out of unabated fossil fuels in energy......

Morocco Takes the Lead in Climate Action Across Africa and the Middle East

At the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) this week, Morocco has positioned itself at the forefront of climate action and leadership in the Middle East and Africa region. Speaking at a side event organized by the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection, Razan Al-Mubarak,......

Princess Lalla Hasnaa Attends High-Level Meeting on "Partnership for Green Education" at COP28 in Dubai

Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection, participated in the inaugural annual High-Level Meeting of the "Partnership for Green Education" initiative. The event was organized by UNESCO and the Ministry of Education of the......

Oman and Morocco Sign Landmark Cooperation Agreement at COP28

In Dubai, a historic agreement was formalized between Oman and Morocco to strengthen their collaboration in the fields of environmental protection and sustainable development. The signing ceremony took place at the Morocco Pavilion during the UN Climate Conference (COP28), where Leila Benali, Morocco's......