Environment

One year after Spain experienced its most devastating natural disaster in a generation, survivors are still striving to rebuild their lives while honoring those lost. The catastrophic floods of October 2024 claimed 237 lives, primarily in the province of Valencia, and left deep scars across 78 municipalities. The......

Morocco, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, has made sustainable mobility a cornerstone of its national development strategy, according to Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment and Water. Speaking at the international seminar “Accessibility and Mobility in Urban and Peri-Urban......

Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection, attended the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress on Thursday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre as a distinguished guest of honor. The princess was warmly......

Moroccan authorities have dismantled a large network involved in the illegal trafficking of protected animal species during a joint operation in Sidi Bouknadel, near Salé. The coordinated effort underscores Morocco’s ongoing commitment to combating wildlife crimes and preserving biodiversity. According......

Morocco faces growing challenges from floods, intensified by climate change and mounting pressures on natural resources. Nizar Baraka, the Minister of Equipment and Water, emphasized the urgent need for proactive planning and preventive strategies to protect both residents and property. Speaking via......

Spanish authorities have uncovered a large illegal deposit of textile waste in La Línea’s Zabal industrial zone, raising fresh concerns about cross-border waste trafficking from Morocco. The discovery, made on September 25 by the Civil Guard’s environmental unit (Seprona), marks the......

Spain is preparing for possible stormy conditions this weekend as the remnants of Hurricane Gabrielle approach the Iberian Peninsula. At the same time, meteorologists are forecasting an unusual rise in temperatures, with some areas in the south expected to exceed 30°C. Gabrielle's trajectory......

Scientists at Umeå University have discovered that ice can dissolve iron minerals more efficiently than liquid water, shedding light on why Arctic rivers are turning a rusty orange as climate change accelerates permafrost thaw. This groundbreaking research, published in the Proceedings of the National......

OCP Nutricrops, OCP Green Water, and INNOVX have signed two landmark memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at transforming captured CO₂ into innovative solutions for agriculture and water management. The agreements, part of OCP’s broader sustainability strategy, underscore the group’s......

The United Nations has recognized Morocco as a leader in renewable energy, urging African countries to capitalize on economic opportunities tied to ambitious climate initiatives. Highlighting the Ouarzazate solar complex, also known as the NOOR complex, the UN described it as a model of how national......

Rabat welcomed delegates for the inaugural North Africa Smart Infrastructure Summit, a groundbreaking two-day event aimed at driving the region’s transition toward modern, resilient infrastructure. Organized by Verve Management, the summit brought together over 120 experts and 800 industry leaders......

A massive fire erupted in the palm oases of Zagora province, Morocco, on Saturday afternoon, causing widespread panic and threatening the livelihoods of local farmers as the crucial date harvest season begins. The fire, which initially seemed under control, reignited across scattered areas, severely......

A 4.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded early Wednesday morning in the commune of Aghbar, located in Morocco’s Al Haouz province, about 81 kilometers south of Marrakech. According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake’s epicenter was 12 kilometers deep and......