Environment
Morocco is grappling with severe water shortages as dam reservoirs across the country plummeted to just 34.22% of their capacity by late August 2025. This equates to 5.736 billion cubic meters of water out of a potential 16.762 billion cubic meters, underscoring the country’s ongoing struggle with......
Four Barbary lion cubs were recently born at Dvůr Králové Safari Park in the Czech Republic, marking a vital addition to the fragile population of this endangered subspecies. The cubs—three females and one male—were observed playing in their outdoor enclosure under the care......
The General Directorate of Meteorology in Morocco has issued an orange-level weather alert, warning of strong thunderstorms expected to hit several regions of the country today. The storms, accompanied by heavy rain, strong winds, and possible hail, are forecast to bring rainfall ranging from 15 to 30......
Morocco is stepping up its fight against coastal pollution with the launch of the second edition of the Chbyka Summer Tour, a pioneering environmental roadshow set to engage communities along the nation’s beaches. Organized by the Bahri Association and supported by the BMCI Foundation, this ambitious......
Morocco is set to experience soaring temperatures and scattered thunderstorms next week as the Saharan Heat Low intensifies, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology. While coastal areas will see calm weather, the southeastern and southern regions are forecast to endure a severe heatwave and......
The Institute for Research in Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN) and the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Morocco have signed a strategic agreement aimed at introducing Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) technology in Morocco. Facilitated through CzechAid, a program of the Czech Ministry of Foreign......
The city of Nice is gearing up to host the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (c) from June 9 to 13. This pivotal event offers Africa a vital platform to promote an inclusive and sustainable blue economy—an area where Morocco plays a leading role with an ambitious strategic plan. At the conference,......
Portuguese archaeologist Maria da Conceição Lopes believes ancient knowledge can save modern desert communities facing climate challenges. Speaking at Morocco’s International Congress on Oases and Date Palm, Lopes shared how archaeological work transformed a dying Portuguese village......
Morocco and Mali have embarked on a significant journey to enhance their environmental cooperation through strategic dialogue. Recently, Leila Benali, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development in Morocco, engaged in extensive virtual discussions with her Malian counterpart, Mariam Tangara......
Morocco’s southern push into green hydrogen leads global energy shift In 2025, Morocco is accelerating its transition to a clean energy future with an unprecedented investment of 319 billion dirhams in green hydrogen megaprojects across its southern provinces. These projects place Morocco at the......
The Ritz-Carlton in Rabat will host the REACT Sustainable Industry Forum Meeting under the joint patronage of Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, and Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation. This event reflects......
Africa, renowned for its rich farmlands, faces a significant challenge with food waste that undermines its agricultural potential. Each year, nearly one-third of the continent’s agricultural output is lost or wasted, a statistic that is particularly alarming in sub-Saharan Africa where the waste......
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......
