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Keywords: Climate Adaptation


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......

Climate Adaptation: A New Approach for 2025

With the UK unlikely to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025, a new strategy is taking shape. Extinction Rebellion’s former goal of zero emissions by 2025 is giving way to a more pragmatic focus on local adaptation and community resilience. The current climate reality demands a shift in perspective.......

Court of Accounts Calls for Urgent Action on Climate Crisis

A New Report Highlights Morocco's Challenges in Tackling Climate Change and Water Scarcity The Moroccan Court of Auditors has issued a compelling call to action, urging the government to accelerate its response to the climate crisis. Central to its recommendations is placing the National Commission......

ONEE Secures €104.7 Million AfDB Grant to Enhance Water Systems and Digitalization

The funding aims to address Morocco's urban water demands and modernize supply systems in response to climate and population pressures. Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has secured €104.7 million (MAD 1.15 billion) in funding from the African Development......

Morocco Faces Significant Economic Losses Due to Climate Change: A 6.5% GDP Decline by 2050

Morocco is grappling with the escalating impacts of climate change, a challenge that demands urgent solutions across its economic, social, and environmental sectors. The World Bank forecasts that by 2035, 32% of jobs in Morocco’s coastal tourism sector could be at risk, a stark reminder of how......

Morocco Faces Environmental Crossroads: Nature Conservation Index Reveals Challenges and Progress

Morocco finds itself at a critical juncture in its environmental journey, as revealed by its recent ranking in the 2024 Nature Conservation Index (NCI). Placing 136th out of 180 countries, the North African nation grapples with the dual pressures of human activity and climate change on its diverse ecosystems. The......

Morocco and the EU Join Forces to Cultivate a Sustainable Agricultural Future

In a significant step toward fostering a greener agricultural sector, Morocco and the European Union (EU) have signed a €4 million collaboration agreement known as "Ibtikar." This landmark pact, finalized on Tuesday in the historic city of Meknes, promises to revolutionize agricultural......