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The Minister of Agriculture, Marine Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests, Ahmed El Bouari, on Tuesday launched several solidarity agriculture projects aimed at enhancing agricultural resilience in the Bouchane commune, part of the Rehamna province. These initiatives form part of the public authorities’ efforts to rebuild the national livestock and develop agroforestry in the face of ongoing climate change effects on agricultural production systems. Accompanied by the Governor of Rehamna, Aziz Bouignane, as well as regional agricultural officials and local elected representatives, the minister presided over the launch of a solidarity agriculture project focused on livestock, with a budget…
Water contributions reached 4.07 billion cubic meters (m³) between September and January 20, with 3.6 billion m³ recorded in the last forty days, as reported by the Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, on Tuesday. Responding to oral questions in the Chamber of Advisors about the impact of recent rainfall on reservoir levels, Mr. Baraka specified that the rainfall recorded since September totaled 121.5 mm, an increase of 114% compared to the same period last year. He highlighted that this figure is also 24% higher than the average observed between 1990 and 2020, calling these indicators “very positive.” Snow-covered…
Morocco is moving towards structuring its international carbon market. Authorities are working on establishing a national regulatory framework governing the corresponding adjustments required by Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which is an essential condition for allowing international trade in carbon credits recognized multilaterally. According to the specialized publication Carbon Pulse, the goal is to provide the Kingdom, before the end of the year, with a fully operational legal and accounting framework that guarantees the environmental integrity of emissions reductions transferred to third countries. Corresponding Adjustments: The Key to Climate Credibility At the core of the mechanism is the principle…
Long confined to the exploration of hydrocarbons and mineral resources, the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) is undergoing a significant strategic repositioning. Under the leadership of its Director General, Amina Benkhadra, the institution is now expanding its scope to encompass key functions of the energy transition: strategic gas storage, hydrogen preparation, and CO₂ capture and storage, while consolidating its midstream activities and international partnerships. This evolution positions Morocco’s subsurface as a central lever for energy security, industrial decarbonization, and territorial development. At the heart of this transformation is a national study launched in September 2025 on the potential…
The Investor Day of the Green Growth & Jobs Accelerator Project (GGJAP), a strategic event dedicated to promoting green entrepreneurship and creating sustainable jobs, was held Thursday in Rabat, initiated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Morocco. Implemented by the UNDP in Morocco with support from its Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS), in partnership with the Danish government and with assistance from the Nordic representation office of the UNDP, the GGJAP aims to support Moroccan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their transition to sustainable, resilient economic models that generate jobs, in line with national priorities and…
For the eleventh consecutive year, Morocco affirms its presence on the international agricultural scene by participating in the International Green Week in Berlin, organized from January 16 to 25, 2026. This global reference event for agriculture, agri-food, and food security serves as a strategic showcase for the Kingdom, positioned at the intersection of promoting local produce, international cooperation, and economic diplomacy. The official inauguration of the Moroccan pavilion was presided over on Friday, January 16, by Ahmed El Bouari, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fishing, Rural Development, and Water and Forests, in the presence of his German counterpart Alois Georg Josef…
The development of green hydrogen in Africa is progressing at a slower pace than official announcements suggest. According to a recent report from the Energy Industries Council (EIC), which represents the global energy supply chain, projects on the continent remain largely hindered by structural obstacles, the most significant being the lack of secure offtake contracts, inadequate infrastructure, and the fragility of local industrial chains. Data from the EICDataStream platform shows that no fewer than 78 green hydrogen projects are currently announced in Africa. Their geographical distribution highlights a marked concentration around three hubs: Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa, which capitalize…
The board of directors of the Regional Multi-Service Company (SRM) of the Oriental recently held a meeting in Oujda, during which an ambitious budget of 10.5 billion dirhams was approved for the period 2026-2030. Presided over by the wali of the Oriental region and governor of Oujda-Angad, Mhamed Atfaoui, the meeting was attended by board members and focused on key agenda items, including the presentation of the budget project for 2026 and the multi-year plan for 2026-2030, according to a statement from the council. In addition to these two projects, considered fundamental pillars of the strategic development plan of the…
Morocco and Saudi Arabia continue to strengthen their cooperation in the mining sector. The Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leïla Benali, met on Wednesday in Riyadh with the Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, on the sidelines of the fifth International Mining Conference, held from January 13 to 15 in the Saudi capital. According to MAP news agency, this meeting provided an opportunity to review the progress of various aspects of bilateral cooperation in the field of mineral resources. Both officials emphasized that this collaboration is based on an already operational memorandum of…
The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) hosted a regional roadshow in Marrakech on Thursday, organized by Med-TSO, focused on the integration of electrical systems in the Mediterranean. Under the theme “Connecting Grids, Securing the Future: The TEASIMED 2 Project Effort for an Integrated Mediterranean Power System,” this meeting brought together institutional representatives, electricity transmission network operators, financial partners, and energy sector experts from the Euro-Mediterranean region, stated ONEE in a press release. This event is part of the joint efforts between ONEE and Med-TSO aimed at enhancing regional cooperation and supporting the gradual integration of electrical networks,…