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Despite the ongoing energy transition, global coal consumption is expected to reach a record level in 2025, according to the latest annual report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Demand is projected to increase slightly compared to 2024, already a historic year, reaching 8.85 billion tons, an increase of about 0.5%. For the IEA, 2025 is on track to establish a new historical peak, although the agency notes that this trend indicates the approach of a plateau. “The era of coal growth is coming to an end,” said Keisuke Sadamori, director of energy markets at the IEA, while emphasizing that…
ACWA Power and the African Development Bank (AfDB) signed a cooperation framework on December 15, 2025, in Rabat, aimed at enhancing the development and financing of sustainable energy and water projects across the African continent. The agreement was concluded on the sidelines of the Africa Investment Forum held in the Moroccan capital. This framework is designed to structure collaboration between the two institutions to identify, develop, and finance electricity generation and water desalination projects, with the ambition of mobilizing up to $5 billion during the 2025–2030 period. The goal is to accelerate the energy transition and improve access to water,…
The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has approved two financial contributions for Morocco, amounting to a total of €207.05 million, aimed at supporting water stress management and the development of freshwater aquaculture. These decisions were made during the 363rd session of the Board of Executive Directors of the IDB, held in Jeddah under the presidency of Muhammad Al Jasser, as part of a broader package of financing granted to twelve member countries totaling approximately $1.365 billion. The primary funding allocated to the Kingdom, amounting to €188.82 million, is intended for a water stress mitigation project. According to the IDB, this program…
The precipitation recorded over the last 24 hours has had a positive impact on the water reserves of several dams across the Kingdom. Multiple provinces, including Errachidia, Tétouan, Ouarzazate, Kenitra, and Settat, have noted a significant increase in stored water volumes, indicating a gradual improvement in the national water situation. In Errachidia province, the Al Hassan Addakhil dam benefited from an additional supply of 5.25 million cubic meters, bringing its filling rate to 69.7%. This development represents a significant enhancement of water resources in the area. The Kadoussa dam, also in the same province, recorded an increase of approximately 1.95…
Marrakech is entering a new phase in its environmental policy with the launch of a tender for the sustainable management of green waste, under the auspices of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This initiative falls within the framework of the “Marrakech, Sustainable City” program, led by the Department of Sustainable Development with technical and financial support from the UN agency. The consultation call, launched on December 10, 2025, focuses on recruiting a specialized Technical Studies Office tasked with developing a master plan for the sustainable management of green waste from public green spaces and landscaping maintenance operations throughout the…
Fromageries Bel Morocco, through its brand La Vache qui rit®, and the NGO Tibu Africa inaugurated a new football field for children and adolescents in the Sidi Hajjaj area of Médiouna province on Monday, December 15. This initiative is part of the national program “Raising Awareness of the Importance of Balanced Nutrition and Physical Activity,” launched last September in partnership with the Ministry of National Education, Preschool, and Sports. The program is currently being implemented in 48 schools across the 12 regions of the Kingdom. Targeted at children aged 6 to 14, the La Vache qui rit® field aims to…
During an official visit to Morocco, the First Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Greg Guyett, highlighted the green dimension of the partnership between the Kingdom and the financial institution, describing bilateral cooperation as “strong, deep, and set to strengthen further.” In an interview with MAP, Mr. Guyett noted that 2025 is expected to be a record year, with nearly $1 billion in new contracts signed in Morocco. These investments will primarily focus on the private sector, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and projects related to energy and environmental transition. A Clear Vision for Renewable…
During a webinar organized in Rome by CIRAD and its partners, researchers and experts explored ways to feed 9.7 billion people by 2050 while preserving the planet. Population growth, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, and aging populations pose significant challenges for food security. Agronomic research emphasizes the selection of resilient plants that are more efficient in the face of water stress and climate variations, as well as the use of innovative traits such as allelopathy to limit weeds and optimize carbon storage in soils. Artificial intelligence is becoming a key tool for crop phenotyping and early detection of health crises, transforming…
In Nairobi, the OCP Group actively participated in ANUE-7, putting science and innovation at the service of climate resilience and sustainable agriculture. Its interventions covered soil and water management, nutrient governance, and climate change adaptation, with a particular focus on Africa and the Global South. On the ground, over 50 million hectares have been analyzed and four million smallholders benefit from support programs to adopt climate-friendly agricultural practices that promote biodiversity. Access to carbon markets has already been opened on nearly 170,000 hectares. The OCP Group also presented its industrial commitments: 100% of its water needs covered by unconventional sources,…
The central idea is a clear call for more effective, credible, and innovative multilateral cooperation to address global environmental challenges. On the occasion of the 7th United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), Morocco reaffirmed its belief that responding to climate crises requires better-coordinated and better-funded collective action. Speaking during the high-level segment of UNEA-7, held in Nairobi, Abderrazzak Laassel, the Ambassador of the Kingdom to Kenya and South Sudan and Permanent Representative to the UN Environment, stressed the need to enhance synergies among various international environmental instruments. He emphasized that the goal is to optimize the use of available resources and…