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Eid Holidays: ANEF publishes forest fire risk map across Morocco

The National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) has released a detailed identifying forest fire risk zones across Morocco for the period from May 26 to May 29, coinciding with the Eid holiday season. The assessment is based on scientific models analyzing vegetation types, combustibility levels, and......

One year after Glacier Collapse, Blatten residents rebuild their lives in the Swiss Alps

Nearly one year after a devastating glacier collapse destroyed much of the Alpine village of Blatten, residents in the Switzerland continue rebuilding their lives while facing the long-term consequences of climate-related disasters in the mountains. The collapse of the Birch Glacier in May 2025 triggered......

Morocco faces rising concerns over insect proliferation outbreaks

The spread of insects across several Moroccan cities has triggered growing concern among residents and local authorities. Reports from different regions describe unusual waves of flying insects, including mosquitoes, appearing in public spaces. Videos shared from Béni Mellal show dense swarms......

WUF13 in Baku reshapes global urban development agenda

The 13th World Urban Forum held in Baku brought together an unprecedented gathering of global decision makers, urban experts, and civil society actors to redefine priorities for cities. Nearly 60,000 participants from 176 countries attended the event, alongside heads of state, ministers, parliamentarians,......

Africa receives only a tenth of required climate finance

Africa faces a widening gap between climate commitments and available funding. A new policy analysis by Harrison Rehoboth Consulting, based on data from the Climate Policy Initiative, estimates that the continent needs about 2.8 trillion dollars between 2020 and 2030 to meet its Paris Agreement goals.......

Sea level rise has nearly doubled since 1960, study finds

Global sea levels have risen at an average rate of roughly 2 millimeters per year since 1960, but the pace has accelerated sharply in recent decades, according to a new study published in Science Advances. Researchers found that the annual rate of sea level rise almost doubled between 2005 and 2023 compared......

Asia climate resilience funding lags 200 billion annual gap

Environ 100 billion dollars have been deployed across Asia for climate resilience efforts over the past five years, yet the region continues to face a large annual financing gap of around 200 billion dollars. A new assessment released Monday shows that current investment levels fall far short of what......

Equinix data centre plans in cape town face environmental opposition

A proposal by U.S.-based digital infrastructure company Equinix to build two large data centres in Cape Town has faced criticism from environmental and community groups concerned about its potential impact on water, energy, and local ecosystems. The objection, submitted to city planners, argues that......

German Chancellor Merz questions opportunities in the United States

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sparked international debate after stating that he would currently discourage his children from living or studying in the United States, citing concerns about the country’s evolving social environment and limited opportunities for young graduates. Speaking during......