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Environment



National Forestry Agency reaffirms commitment to protecting cedar forests as a strategic national heritage

The National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting cedar forests, describing them as a strategic national heritage and a key ecological asset. The statement comes in response to recent media and social media claims alleging systematic deforestation and the existence......

Ferzy launches in Morocco to boost waste sorting and green jobs

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......

Towards a more effective and coordinated fight to protect forests

The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) recently held a hearing session with the National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) as part of the preparation of an opinion on combating environmental damage. The discussions focused on improving the overall effectiveness of the system, from detection......

Zagora allocates 624 million dirhams to restore and develop Oasis ecosystems

A major investment agreement worth approximately 624 million dirhams has been signed in Zagora to support the development and rehabilitation of local oasis ecosystems, marking a significant step in sustainable rural development policy in Morocco. The agreement was signed during a ceremony attended by......

Essaouira hosts ninth océanes festival focused on ocean protection

The Institut français du Maroc in Essaouira will host the ninth edition of the Océanes festival from April 2 to April 5, 2026. The event brings together scientists, educators, artists, and local stakeholders to raise awareness about ocean protection and environmental challenges. The festival......

Morocco's dams at decade-high levels as El Niño threat looms over water security

Morocco's dam reservoirs stood at 72.1% capacity as of March 21, 2026, a level not seen in nearly a decade, following what has been the wettest winter since 1981. After seven consecutive years of drought, the exceptional rainfall has provided welcome relief. However, international meteorological......

Forests at the heart of sustainable development and economic growth

the International Day of Forests highlights the essential role forests play in supporting sustainable development. Beyond their environmental importance, forests are increasingly recognized as key drivers of economic growth and social well-being. This year’s theme, focused on the relationship......

February 2026 ranks among hottest on record as storms hit western Europe

February 2026 was the fifth warmest February ever recorded worldwide, with global temperatures approaching the critical threshold set by the Paris climate agreement, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The global average surface air temperature last month reached......

Severe weather in Morocco leaves several roads closed this weekend

Heavy rainfall and rising river levels have forced the closure of several roads across Morocco this weekend, according to the latest report from the country’s road authorities. Flooding and landslides triggered by severe weather conditions have disrupted traffic in several northern regions. Officials......

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake recorded in Morocco’s Sidi Kacem province

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale was recorded on Friday in the province of Sidi Kacem Province, according to Morocco’s National Institute of Geophysics. The tremor occurred at 17:13:01 GMT, according to data from the national seismic monitoring network.......

Green hydrogen positions Morocco at the center of emerging energy geopolitics

Green hydrogen is rapidly emerging as one of the most strategic resources shaping the global economy in the coming decades. Beyond serving as a clean alternative to fossil fuels, it is becoming a key instrument in geopolitical competition and a factor redefining global energy markets. In this shifting......

Climate change drives deadlier Mediterranean winter storms

Human driven climate change has sharply increased the lethality and intensity of winter storms across the western Mediterranean, with recent tempests now about one third more deadly than they would have been in a pre industrial climate, according to an international team of scientists. Their assessment......

“Dams played a decisive role in containing the floods,” says Mokhtar Bzioui

    Strong wind gusts, torrential rains, and sudden floods: Morocco has recently experienced severe weather conditions that disrupted daily life across many regions of the Kingdom. Are these exceptional climatic events, or do they signal deeper structural climate transformations? These phenomena......

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