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Morocco’s avocado export boom raises concerns over water sustainability

Morocco surpasses 100,000 tons in avocado exports amid growing environmental strain Morocco has cemented its place among the world’s top avocado exporters. For the first time, the country has exceeded 100,000 tons in avocado exports, according to EastFruit, an agricultural data platform. This......

UK and Morocco strengthen scientific collaboration for climate resilience

The United Kingdom and Morocco have officially formalized their scientific and technical cooperation through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the UK Met Office and Morocco's General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). This partnership reflects a shared commitment to a balanced......

Canadian wildfires send smoke across Atlantic to Europe amid massive evacuations

A severe wildfire emergency continues to engulf western Canada, with more than 166 active fires burning across multiple provinces including Manitoba, Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia. Manitoba has declared a state of emergency, ordering 17,000 residents to evacuate as flames advance rapidly through......

Morocco turns to nuclear science to combat water scarcity

As droughts become more frequent and severe, Morocco is deploying nuclear science to strengthen its water management strategy. At the heart of this initiative stands the National Center for Energy, Nuclear Science and Technology (Cnesten). Working closely with the International Atomic Energy Agency......

Moroccan oases confront climate crisis with innovative strategies

Morocco’s oasis ecosystems face an existential threat as climate change disrupts the ancient balance between communities and their environment. At the recent International Congress on Oases and Date Palm, held May 22-23 in Ouarzazate, Mustapha Faouzi, territorial director of the National Agency......

Urgent call to safeguard Morocco's oases amid climate crisis

Morocco’s oasis ecosystems face severe threats from climate change, requiring urgent scientific intervention to ensure their survival, according to a National Agency for the Development of Oasis and Argan Zones (ANDZOA) official. Bounhar El Habib, ANDZOA’s provincial director in the eastern......

Mass evacuations in Canada due to growing wildfires

Canada is facing one of its worst wildfire seasons on record. In Manitoba, a central province, approximately 17,000 residents were being evacuated on May 28 as their homes were threatened by flames reaching over 30 meters high. The impact of climate change has led to an increase in extreme weather events......

Spain Braces for Record May Heatwave

Spain is on high alert due to an exceptionally intense heatwave expected to affect the country from May 29 to June 1. According to a bulletin issued by Spain's meteorological agency (Aemet) on social media platform X, these days could become the hottest ever recorded for this period since at least......

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......