Environment
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......
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......
Morocco is positioning itself as a leader in sustainable development by leveraging carbon markets as a strategic tool for economic and environmental transformation. At the "Scaling of Carbon Markets in Africa" conference in Casablanca, Energy Transition Minister Leila Benali outlined the country’s......
Morocco is advancing its renewable energy ambitions, aiming to increase the share of clean energy to 52% by 2030. The North African nation is actively negotiating with Emirati companies, including Masdar, AMEA Power, and Taqa, to develop wind energy projects in the southern provinces of Sahara. These......
Morocco and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their strategic partnership to drive the development of carbon markets in Africa, a collaboration highlighted during the seminar “Scaling up the carbon market in Africa: shaping fair and effective markets.” Patricia Lombard-Cosack, the EU......
The Nouaceur Territorial Innovation Lab (NOTIL) is set to host its inaugural Design Day, a landmark event aimed at advancing Morocco's sustainable building practices through collaborative dialogue and skills development. The event will take place on Friday at the "Cité des Métiers......
Morocco’s National Water and Forest Agency (ANEF) announced that all forest fires recorded in the past 24 hours have been successfully contained. These included eight fires—six within forested areas and two outside—impacting approximately 20 hectares of land. Major incidents and affected......
Morocco's national water reservoir levels have reached 49.44% capacity, thanks to significant rainfall in recent weeks, as reported by Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment and Water, during a session in the House of Councillors. Baraka explained that this marks the highest reservoir level in years,......
Morocco is bracing for significant weather changes next week with the arrival of Storm Olivier, following a period of calm after March's heavy rains. This weather system, originating from the Atlantic Ocean, is anticipated to bring a mix of hot temperatures, rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The......
A peculiar incident has unfolded in the Sidi Bernoussi district of Casablanca, where substantial amounts of white foam have blanketed the streets, prompting significant disruption to traffic and environmental concerns among both residents and officials. The occurrence took place on Tuesday night amid......
As the global community grapples with climate change and urbanization, Morocco is emerging as an unexpected leader in sustainable transportation. With ambitious initiatives and innovative strategies, the North African nation is positioning itself as a key player in the green mobility transformation across......
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......
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......
