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Keywords: Climate Adaptation


Flood risk in Spain: critical infrastructure and vulnerable populations at stake

One year after the devastating floods that ravaged Valencia, claiming over 220 lives and wreaking havoc on homes, schools, and public services, a new study reveals that Spain’s infrastructure remains critically unprotected from future floods. The Sustainability Observatory has identified over 4,000......

Morocco’s agriculture growth drives economic recovery in early 2025

Morocco’s economy has shown solid recovery in the first half of 2025, bolstered by a 4.6% growth in agricultural output and significant progress across key industries. According to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF) under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, this rebound......

Morocco ramps up scientific planning to mitigate flood risks

Morocco faces growing challenges from floods, intensified by climate change and mounting pressures on natural resources. Nizar Baraka, the Minister of Equipment and Water, emphasized the urgent need for proactive planning and preventive strategies to protect both residents and property. Speaking via......

OPEC supports Morocco with €100 million to enhance governance and climate resilience

Morocco has secured a €100 million loan from the OPEC Fund for International Development, marking another step forward in its efforts to strengthen economic governance and combat the challenges posed by climate change. This funding, part of the Program to Support Economic Governance and Climate......

Scientists map the genome of Morocco’s endangered argan tree

A scientific milestone has been achieved as an international team of researchers, including Moroccan scientists, successfully mapped the full genome of the argan tree. This groundbreaking work, the first chromosome-level genome assembly of the species, promises significant advancements in the conservation......

Morocco strengthens South-South cooperation to support vulnerable nations

Morocco has reaffirmed its dedication to assisting small island developing states, least developed countries (LDCs), and landlocked nations through its South-South cooperation model. The announcement was made by Abdellah Laghmed, Morocco’s Deputy Permanent Representative to UN organizations in......

Morocco’s future: bridging research and policy to tackle climate, education, and jobs

The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Rabat recently hosted a major conference uniting researchers, policymakers, and international experts to explore how scientific research can inform effective public policies in Morocco. Organized in collaboration with the Morocco Innovation and Evaluation......

Reviving desert oases: The power of ancient knowledge

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......

South-South cooperation: A pillar of Morocco's African development strategy

Morocco places South-South cooperation at the heart of its development strategy, actively participating in capacity-building initiatives to enhance resilience in rural areas, empower farmers, and strengthen food systems across Africa. This commitment was highlighted by Youssef Balla, Morocco’s......