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Escaping the Heat: Rising Climate Disasters Displace Hundreds of Thousands Across MENA

A new report from EuroMed Rights sheds light on the escalating human toll of climate change in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Last year alone, over 300,000 people in MENA countries were displaced by extreme weather events, underscoring the urgent need for robust policy responses to the......

Frozen Out: How Climate Shocks Chilled Morocco's Produce Exports in 2023

Morocco experienced a significant decline in frozen fruit and vegetable exports in 2023 due to adverse weather conditions and increased global competition. Data from EastFruit reveals that between January and October 2023, Morocco exported less than 70,000 tons of frozen produce, marking its weakest......

Cultivating Climate Resilience: Highlights from the 16th Annual Agriculture Forum in Morocco

Morocco's agricultural industry convened this week in Rabat for the 16th annual International Agricultural Exhibition of Morocco (SIAM) to address farming challenges amidst a deepening climate crisis. Themed "Climate and Agriculture: For Sustainable and Resilient Production Systems," the......

Drought's Grip Tightens: Morocco Navigates Water and Food Crisis amid Escalating Climate Challenges

Morocco finds itself entrenched in a relentless drought, now entering its sixth consecutive year, as highlighted in a recent report from the European Union. The report underscores a mounting water crisis, posing severe threats to the nation's economy and the populace's access to food. The analysis......

OCP Secures $188 Million for Climate-Smart Initiatives

Morocco's OCP Group has recently finalized three loan agreements totaling $188 million with the African Development Bank and the Clean Technology Fund, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to advancing sustainability through green projects. These loans are earmarked to bolster OCP's......

Climate Crisis: UM6P Science Week Illuminates Interconnected Perils

Benguerir - Amidst the accelerating pace of climate change, the prestigious Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) recently hosted its annual Science Week, drawing attention to the intricate nexus between our warming planet and the looming threats to air quality, public health, and societal stability. Renowned......

Morocco's Urgent Response to Escalating Water Crisis

Morocco is facing an escalating water crisis, and the government is racing against time to implement urgent measures to address it, says Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka. In an interview with Le Matin newspaper, Baraka outlined a series of projects aimed at safeguarding the country's......

Tangier Takes Bold Steps to Conserve Water Amid Severe Drought

Fez - Tangier, the "City of the Strait",  is responding decisively to a prolonged and severe drought worsened by climate change by implementing stringent measures to reduce water consumption. Recently, the Tangier Council introduced strict regulations prohibiting the use of drinking water......

Morocco Aims for 10% Green Share in Central Bank Reserves

In a significant move towards sustainability, Morocco is charting a green course with its central bank spearheading the effort. Abdellatif Jouahri, the governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, Morocco's central bank, announced on Friday the ambitious goal of increasing the allocation of foreign currency reserves......