Keywords: Climate Resilience


Morocco and the United States Explore New Agricultural Research Partnerships to Boost Climate Resilience

Morocco and the United States are exploring new avenues for scientific cooperation in agriculture, with a focus on climate resilience, crop improvement and sustainable farming practices, following talks between Morocco’s National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) and the National Association......

Morocco turns satellite data into a new tool for African agriculture

Morocco is increasingly connecting space technology with agricultural science in an effort to improve the way African farmland is understood, managed and cultivated. Satellite observation, soil analysis, geographic information systems and agronomic expertise are being brought together to create a data-driven......

Morocco faces growing climate risks from heat, drought and water stress

Morocco is among the African countries facing significant exposure to climate-related risks, with rising aridity, water stress, extreme heat and recurring agricultural drought emerging as major challenges. A new report by the OECD, the Global Green Growth Institute and the World Bank places Morocco within......

World Bank commits $165.9 million to strengthen Malawi’s resilience

The World Bank has approved a $165.9 million grant to help Malawi strengthen its resilience to climate-related shocks and economic pressures, with a focus on social protection, employment opportunities and support for vulnerable households. The new funding is designed to connect social safety nets with......

Morocco secures $150 million OPEC Fund financing for dam projects

Morocco is set to receive $150 million in development financing from the OPEC Fund for International Development to support projects aimed at strengthening the country's water security and climate resilience. The financing is part of a new package approved by the OPEC Fund's Governing Board......

Morocco emerges as a regional model for disaster risk management and resilience

Morocco is strengthening its position as a regional example in disaster prevention and resilience, moving from a response-focused approach toward a broader strategy centered on risk reduction, preparedness and financial protection. Recent assessments by the World Bank highlight the country’s growing......

Morocco cuts forest fire damage by 31% as faster response limits burned areas

Morocco has significantly reduced the land affected by forest fires in 2026, with burned areas falling by nearly 31% compared with the country's annual average, according to the National Agency of Water and Forests (ANEF). The figures highlight the effectiveness of the country's wildfire prevention......

Casablanca launches climate action plan with World Bank support to accelerate urban resilience

Casablanca has officially entered a new phase of its environmental transformation by launching the development of the Casablanca Climate Plan (PCC), a long-term strategy designed to strengthen the city's resilience to climate change while supporting sustainable urban growth. Backed by the World Bank,......

Bangladesh floods leave 44 dead and more than one million people stranded

Bangladesh is facing a major humanitarian crisis after days of intense monsoon rainfall triggered widespread flooding and landslides across the country's southeast, leaving at least 44 people dead and more than one million residents stranded. Authorities have launched large-scale emergency operations......