Morocco
Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Strikes Northern Morocco, Shaking Multiple Provinces
A seismic shock of magnitude 4.7 on the Richter scale hit the provinces of Nador , Driouch, Al Hoceima and their surroundings, this Saturday, January 7, 2023.
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Environment
Morocco
Olive Oil Production Waste Poses Environmental and Safety Hazards in Northern Morocco
The management of waste from the olive oil extraction process is a headache for the authorities in the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima region, who are facing a real environmental problem and traffic accidents.
Morocco
Morocco Bans Import and Sale of High-Emission Vehicles Starting 2023
Morocco is continuing its efforts to reduce the impact of pollution on citizens’ health and the environment. The Ministry of Transport and Logistics and the Department of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development have taken a joint decision banning the import and marketing of polluting vehicles.
Morocco
Morocco Accelerates Renewable Energy Goals Amid Global Crisis
In a difficult context marked by the energy crisis and soaring prices, Morocco has stepped up its energy transition efforts. Thanks to its policy focused on private investment in the sector, the kingdom could reach its goal of 52% of electricity production capacity from renewable sources before 2030.
Morocco
Moroccan Fertilizer Giant OCP Unveils $11.7 Billion Green Investment Plan
After the success of its first investment program - fertilizer production capacity has tripled in 10 years - the Moroccan group OCP has prepared a new green investment program whose implementation will allow it to achieve carbon neutrality before 2040.
France
Morocco and France Propose Global Initiative to Cut Building Emissions at COP27
On the occasion of the UN climate conference (COP 27) currently taking place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Morocco and France have launched a call for the creation of an agenda called "Buildings Breakthrough", aimed at carrying out the energy transition in the building sector by 2030.
Morocco
Morocco Climbs to 7th Place in Global Climate Change Performance Index
8th in the previous edition, Morocco ranks 7th in the 2023 edition of the Climate Change Performance Index ranking, thus gaining one place. It is therefore among the 10 most performing countries.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Study on Rising Jellyfish Populations in Mediterranean Waters
Morocco will launch research to understand the proliferation of jellyfish invading its coasts. A resolution has been taken in this direction, aimed at ensuring the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources in the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
Morocco
Moroccan-Israeli Partnership Aims to Boost Green Hydrogen Production in Africa
On the sidelines of the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27), a partnership agreement was signed between Gaia Energy, a Moroccan company specializing in the development of renewable energies in Africa and H2Pro, an Israeli startup based in Caesarea, 45 km north of Tel Aviv, to massively produce green hydrogen in the kingdom.
Morocco
Chinese Rocket Debris Set to Fall Near Earth, Possibly Near Morocco
Pieces of a Chinese rocket launched on October 31 should fall back to Earth this Friday, November 4. The exact location of the fall is not yet known with certainty. According to a map published by American experts, debris from this rocket could end up near Morocco .
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Joins IATA's Environmental Program to Boost Airline Sustainability
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Environmental Assessment Program (IEnvA), aimed at achieving sustainability in all areas of air and ground operations.
Morocco
US Invests $170,000 to Restore Ancient Fortress in Morocco's Al Hoceima National Park
$170,000. This is the amount invested by the United States in a restoration project for Torres Al Kalaa, a fortress dating back to the 23rd century, located in the Al Hoceima National Park.