Environment
Morocco’s dam system reached a total filling rate of 75.94 percent at the end of May 2026, reflecting a strong recovery in national water reserves after a period of water stress. The country now holds 12.93 billion cubic meters of water out of a total storage capacity of 17.03 billion cubic meters,......
Morocco has taken a new step in its environmental transition with the rollout of Ferzy in Casablanca, a mobile system designed to improve waste sorting and public engagement. The initiative, led by the Association Bahri, responds to growing pressure on urban waste systems as cities across Africa face......
Morocco’s Ait Khabbash community, part of the traditionally nomadic Amazigh pastoralists in the Draa-Tafilalet region, faces mounting challenges from climate change, compounded by historical marginalization. A recent study by the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center, authored by researchers......
Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leïla Benali, spearheaded discussions on climate finance and strategic investment at the Climate Leaders Summit in Belém, Brazil, held ahead of COP30. Her efforts highlighted Morocco’s growing role in advancing......
Morocco has announced plans to play a prominent role at the COP30 climate conference in Brazil, underscoring its commitment to global climate diplomacy. Minister of Energy Transition Leïla Benali revealed the country’s comprehensive strategy during a parliamentary session, emphasizing Morocco’s......
Morocco and Finland have solidified their collaborative efforts in climate science and meteorology by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Congress in Geneva, held from October 20 to 23. The agreement underscores their shared commitment to advancing......
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......
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......
At the 20th African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN-20) in Nairobi, Morocco introduced a bold framework to help African countries access climate finance and transition to greener economies. The initiative is anchored in governance, innovation, and equity, aiming to reshape the continent’s......
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,......
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 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......
