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The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) is poised to take a new step in structuring the development of renewable energies. Starting in 2026, the Agency will launch a national geographic information system dedicated to renewable energies (GIS EnR), covering the entire Moroccan territory. This strategic tool is designed to enhance energy planning, decision-making, and spatial optimization of solar and wind projects. This digital system is fully aligned with the national ambition to raise the share of renewable energies to 52% of the electrical mix by 2030, equipping public stakeholders with an integrated vision of energy potentials, territorial constraints, and…
At a time when global agriculture is facing an increasingly complex equation—feeding nearly 10 billion people by 2050 while drastically reducing its carbon footprint—Morocco is positioning itself as a key player in the transition of agricultural systems and fertilizers. Balancing food security, industrial decarbonization, and energy innovation, Morocco’s experience, recently analyzed by the World Economic Forum (WEF), outlines an emerging model that reconciles productivity with climate action. Responsible for about one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, the global food system is now at the heart of climate strategies. Agriculture is no longer merely a sector to transform, but a potential…
In a context marked by youth unemployment and difficulties in accessing jobs for low to moderately qualified profiles, Enfance Maghreb Avenir (EMA) launches AeroChance, a groundbreaking program aimed at facilitating the professional integration of vulnerable youth in the Greater Casablanca region. This initiative is part of a convergence dynamic between social issues and the growing skills demands of a strategic sector: aeronautics. Developed in partnership with institutional players and specialized training organizations, AeroChance aims to create a sustainable bridge between social inclusion and high-tech industry, by preparing young people distanced from employment to integrate into a rapidly expanding industrial ecosystem…
As part of the deployment of the APA II project, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development is issuing a call for consultation to recruit a study office responsible for the development and implementation of social and environmental safeguard plans, as well as the stakeholder engagement plan.Led by the Department of Sustainable Development, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with the financial support of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the APA II project aims to operationalize the national framework for Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS). This initiative is part of a broader strategy for the…
Gathered in Rabat for their annual plenary conference, stakeholders of the Coalition for Waste Valuation (COVAD) placed the reform of the legal framework for waste at the center of the debate on transitioning to a competitive and inclusive circular economy. Organized in partnership with the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, the event confirmed the rising significance of waste law as a structuring tool for industrial and environmental policy.Held at the Dawliz hotel, the meeting brought together public officials, local elected representatives, economic operators, legal experts, and international partners, illustrating the growing role of COVAD as a public-private dialogue…
The beach of Salé has been inundated in recent days with impressive amounts of waste, following severe weather disturbances that hit the Atlantic coast. Plastics, plant debris, and mud have accumulated along the shoreline, creating a scene deemed alarming by local residents and reigniting the debate over waste management and coastal protection. According to reports from the daily Al Akhbar, this episode of massive pollution occurred after a period characterized by unusual swell and particularly violent waves. These conditions facilitated the discharge of waste carried from river mouths and stormwater drainage channels, transforming a section of the coastline into a…
Solar energy has reached a symbolic milestone in Germany. In 2025, photovoltaics accounted for approximately 18% of national electricity consumption, surpassing two major fossil fuel sources for the first time: coal and natural gas. This is a notable advancement, even as wind energy remains the country’s primary electricity source. According to figures released by the German Solar Industry Association (BSW), the share of solar in domestic electricity production increased from 14% in 2024 to nearly 18% in 2025. At the same time, coal fell to about 14%, while natural gas represented nearly 16% of production. A record in photovoltaic production…
Water reserves in Morocco have recorded a notable increase at the start of 2026. As of January 8, the volume of water stored in the Kingdom’s dams reached 7.58 billion cubic meters, a level not seen since July 2021. This development marks a significant improvement in the national water situation after several years of severe resource strain. According to available data, the overall filling rate of the dams rose from 31.1% in mid-December to 45.26% in less than a month. This rapid increase, deemed exceptional by observers, was driven by abundant rainfall across the entire territory. Massive inflows concentrated over…
The Green Forward program has reached a new milestone in Morocco with the launch of a call for expressions of interest aimed at creating a national pool of experts specialized in the green economy, circular economy, and sustainable transition. The initiative is driven by Enactus Morocco, in partnership with SPARK and with financial support from the European Union. Through this initiative, the program’s leaders seek to enhance their operational intervention capacity by relying on Moroccan expertise capable of concretely supporting economic transformation projects related to ecological transition. A framework to support sustainable transition The pool of experts currently being structured…
Morocco continues to diversify its international partnerships in the field of civil nuclear energy, with a particular focus on the safety and security of installations. In this context, a strategic rapprochement is underway with Australia, a key player in the global uranium supply chain, even though it does not have any nuclear power plants itself. The initial steps of this cooperation have been established in recent months through institutional exchanges between the Moroccan Authority for Nuclear and Radiological Safety and Security (AMSSNuR) and the relevant Australian authorities. On the sidelines of the 69th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy…