In the sweltering heat of Morocco's summers, an unexpected controversy has taken root in the nation's cities. The proliferation of palm trees, once seen as a symbol of urban beautification, has sparked a heated debate among environmentalists, urban planners, and citizens alike. At the heart......

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Morocco are setting the stage for an enhanced partnership, with a renewed focus on climate action, sustainable development, and regional cooperation across Africa and beyond. In a pivotal meeting on Tuesday, Moroccan Ambassador to the......

Morocco's treasured oases have faced a rising threat from wildfires, with 172,000 palm trees consumed by blazes since 2009, the National Agency for the Development of Oasis and Argan Regions (ANDZOA) reports. The fires, spanning 1,423 hectares, have intensified alarmingly, particularly from 2009......

In a surprising move, the Casablanca-Settat Regional Council, led by Abdellatif Benazzouz, has allocated a significant sum of 1.6 billion dirhams for the irrigation of green spaces, including golf courses, despite the acute water scarcity exacerbated by climate change in the region. This funding is......

In a significant move to advance global efforts in sustainable development and biodiversity conservation, UNESCO has announced that the 36th session of the International Coordinating Council of its Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Program will be held in Morocco. The formal agreement was signed on Friday......

In a sobering revelation, the Moroccan Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) unveiled the nation's "Stripes" on Saturday, a graphical representation of the country's temperature evolution over the years. Both visually and numerically, the publication leaves no room for doubt – 2023......

The relentless advance of climate change is etching a lasting imprint on the marine habitats of Northwest Africa, as per a pioneering study. In a vivid demonstration of the extensive ramifications of global warming, sardines and other small pelagic fish species are embarking on a northward journey along......

Amid escalating water stress, the Moroccan government is ramping up efforts to fortify the resilience of its territories. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, the development of a Regional Masterplan for Water and Soil Conservation and Rainwater Harvesting in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region signifies......

In a proactive move to combat the looming threat of wildfires, the National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) has embarked on a daily endeavor to produce precise maps identifying high-risk zones across the nation. This strategic initiative underscores Morocco's commitment to anticipating and mitigating......

In a resolute stride towards environmental sustainability, Morocco has made remarkable strides in addressing the pressing issue of household and assimilated waste management. The comprehensive efforts undertaken through the National Program for Household and Assimilated Waste have yielded tangible results,......

Morocco is taking bold steps towards a cleaner and more sustainable future with the impending launch of an ambitious program aimed at combating industrial pollution. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, this comprehensive initiative will mobilize a staggering......

As Morocco braces for the impending summer, a looming heat wave threatens to engulf the nation in scorching temperatures, prompting urgent warnings from the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM).  Beginning Tuesday, soaring temperatures ranging from 37 to 40°C are forecasted to blanket provinces......

In the early hours of Monday morning, the serene landscapes of Morocco's Driouch province were stirred by the Earth's seismic forces. According to the National Institute of Geophysics (ING), a telluric tremor measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of the northern region, sending......