Environment

Morocco’s National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened an international workshop in Rabat on Wednesday, focusing on strategies to combat the growing threat of wildfires. The event, running through February 15, serves......

The Fondation Attijariwafa bank has announced the launch of the second edition of its national visual arts contest, #ImagineTaVille. This initiative underscores the foundation's commitment to supporting art and youth, aiming to foster emerging talent and encourage creative exploration of pressing......

The city of Boznika recently hosted a pivotal conference focused on sustainable construction, marking a significant step towards environmentally responsible building practices. In an era where sustainable building has transitioned from option to necessity, LafargeHolcim Morocco, in collaboration with......

The highly anticipated Tamri dam, located in the Agadir Ida-Outanane province, is now set to be completed by early 2026, three years ahead of its initial 2029 schedule. This announcement was made on Tuesday by Nizar Baraka, Morocco’s Minister of Equipment and Water, during a site visit to the construction......

As of Monday, February 10, European consumers may notice an unconventional new ingredient in their food: Tenebrio molitor larva powder, commonly known as mealworm flour. This development follows approval by the European Commission, marking a significant step in the incorporation of insects into the food......

A groundbreaking sustainable fuel project is taking shape in Morocco as Swiss cleantech company Synhelion commits $1 billion to establish a solar-powered synthetic fuel production facility. The ambitious initiative aims to generate 100,000 tons of fuel annually using innovative sun-to-liquid technology......

Morocco's dam reservoirs have reached a concerning low of 27.63% capacity, containing just over 4.6 billion cubic meters of water, as the country grapples with persistent drought conditions that are severely impacting its agricultural sector. The ongoing water scarcity has dealt a particularly harsh......

In a significant step towards sustainability, Saint-Gobain Sekurit Maroc has signed a long-term agreement with Nareva for the supply of wind-generated electricity. The deal will provide 35 GWh per year, covering 90% of the energy needs of the Kenitra production site and significantly reducing its greenhouse......

Recent rainfall and snowfall have provided a much-needed reprieve to Morocco's reservoirs, though the nation continues to grapple with significant water shortages. Data from the public water monitoring platform Maa Dialna highlights that several major dams experienced increased filling levels between......

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been directed to conduct a review and remove any content related to climate change from its public websites, according to internal communications obtained by the media. Website administrators have been given a deadline to either archive or eliminate pages......

Storm Herminia has caused significant disruptions to ferry services in the Strait of Gibraltar, particularly impacting routes between Tarifa and Tangier. The adverse weather conditions led to numerous cancellations and delays, as reported by Spanish media outlet El EstrecthoDigital. On Monday, ferry......

The European Union (EU) has initiated legal action against the United Kingdom (UK) in response to its decision to prohibit sandeel fishing in British waters. This dispute, which centers on post-Brexit fishing rights, highlights the challenges of balancing environmental conservation with international......

The Moroccan Ministry of Equipment and Water, in partnership with the German and Danish embassies, has initiated a €12 million project focused on water resource management in the High Atlas region, which suffered significant damage from the September 2023 earthquake. This initiative, titled "Sustainable......