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The Popular Bank Foundation has completed the installation of solar water heaters at Dar Taliba Ouled Nouel, located in Khenichet, in the province of Sidi Kacem, as part of its program to improve the living conditions of students in boarding schools. This operation is part of a program launched in 2018, aimed at providing Dour Tollab with solar hot water systems to ensure better living conditions for residents, particularly during the winter months. Gradually deployed nationwide, this initiative has equipped 36 institutions between 2018 and 2024, benefiting 3,025 students. In 2025, the Foundation expanded this initiative to nine new Dour…
GROHE Morocco has completed the renovation of the restrooms and the equipping of a family home within the SOS Children’s Village of Dar Bouazza, as part of a partnership established with SOS Children’s Villages Morocco. This initiative aims to sustainably improve the living conditions of children deprived of parental protection. The project involved a complete transformation of a house to make it fully functional and adapted to the daily needs of the children being cared for. The work was carried out with the operational support of the organization World Project, responsible for the on-the-ground implementation. Special attention was given to…
On the occasion of International Education Day, celebrated on January 24, the automotive group Stellantis reaffirmed its global commitment to widening access to education, highlighting the growing scale of its community partnerships through the Stellantis Philanthropy program. According to the group, over 130 educational projects have been developed in the last two years in collaboration with local, regional, and international non-governmental organizations. These initiatives are expected to benefit more than two million people—students, teachers, and community members—by the end of 2026. ### A Needs-Based Approach Stellantis emphasizes that its actions are based on close cooperation with more than 100 non-profit…
The debate on climate justice and its place in public policy has been reignited within the House of Representatives during a conference organized by the parliamentary group of the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS), in partnership with the Moroccan Coalition for Climate Justice and several civil society organizations. Centered around the theme of strategic partnerships between Parliament and associative actors, the meeting brought together institutional leaders, elected officials, and civil society representatives to discuss climate challenges and their relationship with sustainable development. Throughout the discussions, a common observation emerged: climate change cannot be regarded merely as an environmental issue.…
On the occasion of International Clean Energy Day, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a significant acceleration of the global energy transition, urging countries to triple renewable energy production capacity by 2030. He deemed this objective essential to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and curb the effects of climate change. According to the UN chief, renewable energy is today “the most credible engine” of the energy transition. “In most regions of the world, they are now the most affordable new source of energy,” he emphasized. He recalled that in 2025, for the first time, global electricity production from solar,…
After several years marked by severe water stress, Morocco has recorded a notable increase in precipitation over the past few months, both in rainfall and snow. This improvement has allowed the Kingdom’s reservoirs to see significant progress, crossing the symbolic threshold of 50% capacity for the first time in a long while. This development fuels hope for a sustainable end to the drought. However, for climatologist Mohammed Said Karrouk, this interpretation is misleading. According to this climate expert, the current wet episode cannot be seen as the end of the drought but rather as a temporary break in a context…
OCP Brasil, a subsidiary of the Moroccan group OCP, and Brazilian producer Cibra Fertilizantes have announced the conclusion of an industrial agreement for the integration of Phosgold technology within the BaseFort fertilizer range. This partnership combines the scientific expertise developed by OCP Nutricrops in the field of phosphate fertilizers with Cibra’s deep understanding of Brazilian agricultural systems, as the company operates throughout the entire national territory. According to both groups, this cooperation aims to expand the fertilization offerings available to farmers, through formulations adapted to the specificities of local soils and crops, while promoting a more efficient use of inputs.…
The decision to transform the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) into a public limited company continues to provoke strong reactions, reviving an old debate about Morocco’s energy sovereignty and the role of the state in managing strategic sectors. While the government defends the reform as a lever for modernization and improved governance, union and political voices are warning of the risks of a gradual shift towards privatization. Among the firmest critics is El Houssine El Yamani, Secretary General of the National Union of Oil and Gas. He believes that converting ONHYM into a public limited company could represent…
The city of Al Hoceima will host the second edition of the International Conference on Sciences and Techniques for Renewable Energies and the Environment (STR2E 2026) from April 28 to 30. The event is organized by the Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Al Hoceima, in partnership with the Moroccan Association of Sciences and Techniques for Sustainable Development. This scientific gathering aims to create a space for exchange among students, researchers, and academics, both Moroccan and foreign, regarding major issues related to energy transition and environmental protection. It also seeks to foster the sharing of experiences, research findings, and best…
The CDG Foundation organized a ceremony on Thursday in Rabat to present the CDG – Social Impact Award, honoring three winning associations among 15 supported through a boot camp focused on impact-driven management and strengthening the culture of impact measurement. This initiative aims to bolster the capabilities of the Moroccan third sector in evaluating and measuring social impact, a strategic focus of the Foundation that seeks to enhance the crucial role of associations in creating social and economic value. Held in the presence of senior officials and partners from the associative ecosystem, the ceremony featured the presentation of “Evaluation and…