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Authorities contain Chefchaouen wildfire amid challenging conditions

Firefighting teams have successfully contained a wildfire that erupted on Tuesday in Derdara Forest, located in the province of Chefchaouen. The operation, which mobilized nearly 450 personnel, faced harsh weather conditions, including high temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity. Coordinated response......

Chefchaouen: Suspect arrested in massive Bab Taza forest fire

The Royal Gendarmerie in Morocco’s Chefchaouen province has arrested a man suspected of involvement in the devastating forest fire that swept through the Bab Taza area, destroying vast stretches of vegetation. According to judicial sources, the suspect was taken into custody on the orders of the......

Four Barbary lion cubs born in Czech zoo as Morocco advances reintroduction efforts

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......

ACWA Power secures NOOR Midelt 2 and 3 solar projects in Morocco

ACWA Power, a Saudi-based leader in renewable energy, has been awarded the NOOR Midelt 2 and NOOR Midelt 3 solar projects following an international tender organized by the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN). These large-scale photovoltaic power plants are poised to bolster Morocco’s......

OCP partners to restore degraded land and boost sustainability in Brazil

Morocco’s OCP Group has announced a partnership with several organizations to restore 100,000 hectares of degraded pastures in the Araguaia Valley, located in Central-West Brazil. This large-scale initiative aims to enhance soil health, support sustainable cattle ranching, and generate high-integrity......

Morocco unveils ambitious climate finance reform plan for Africa

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 embraces strategic carbon markets to lead low-carbon future

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 accelerates wind energy projects in southern provinces

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......

Severe thunderstorms to strike Moroccan regions amid ongoing heatwaves

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 and the EU deepen ties to advance Africa's carbon market leadership

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......

Eco-construction focus: Nouaceur innovation lab launches design day for sustainable building

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 ramps up efforts to combat coastal plastic pollution with chbyka summer tour 2025

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 braces for extreme heat and thunderstorms in southern and southeastern regions

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......

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