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Morocco is increasingly standing out in the aquaculture sector thanks to an ambitious strategy and targeted investments, positioning the country as a major player in the blue economy within the MENA region. The World Bank highlights the progress made in terms of sustainable growth, job creation, and the preservation of marine resources. In its report “The Blue Future of Morocco: Aquaculture for Growth and Employment,” the institution emphasizes the Kingdom’s ability to transform its coastline into a driver of prosperity and ecological resilience. Currently, Moroccan aquaculture production reaches approximately 3,600 tons, but the real potential is significantly higher, with a…

According to the Greenplexity Index published by the think tank The Growth Lab at Harvard University, Morocco and Tunisia stand out as the most competitive African countries in green value chains. While Morocco boasts significant energy and industrial potential, its Tunisian neighbor leads due to more consistent governance and more effective implementation of energy transition reforms, notes the magazine Challenge. The index assesses the capacity of 145 countries to engage in sectors related to the global energy transition by analyzing the diversity and sophistication of exports linked to green technologies, critical minerals, and inputs for decarbonization. On a global scale,…

Over 1,700 exhibitors, including 18% from abroad, participated in the 28th edition of the green, blue, and circular economy fair “Ecomondo 2025,” organized by the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) from November 4 to 7 at the Rimini Exhibition Centre in Italy. “Participation from all sources increased by 7%, while foreign attendance rose by 10%,” stated an IEG communiqué, adding that “more than 600 accredited journalists, including 15% from abroad, placed the 28th edition of Ecomondo at the center of attention for the global community.” For the organizers, the concrete results of this rapidly growing edition highlighted Ecomondo 2025’s position as…

Driven by Moroccan engineer Inass Jamal El Arab, the app Kool&Save tackles a pressing issue that costs households and the planet dearly: food waste. Currently in testing phase prior to an official launch slated for early 2026 in Casablanca, this digital solution aims to transform unsold goods of the day into “anti-waste” baskets at discounted prices, benefiting both merchants and consumers. In light of the 4.3 million tons of food wasted each year in Morocco, according to the UN Environment Programme, Kool&Save seeks to give a second life to consumable products. Merchants publish their unsold baskets, available at 50% to…

The 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) officially opened on Monday in Belém, Brazilian Amazon, with the ambition of giving a new momentum to global climate action. Morocco is participating in this global gathering, which will continue until November 21, through an official delegation led by the Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali. Delegations from 194 countries, as well as the European Union, are taking part in COP30, according to information released by the government of the state of Pará. The capital of this Amazonian state expects to…

At the Climate Leaders Summit in Belém, in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leïla Benali, presented Morocco’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) and called for a revival of multilateral trust to advance climate action. According to Ms. Benali, Morocco submitted its NDC 3.0 before the conference, raising the country’s ambition to a 53% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, with 22% being unconditional. The minister emphasized two methodological innovations: the use of sector-specific indicators for mitigation costs in dollars per tonne of CO2e, incorporating financial profitability along with social and environmental…

The province of Boujdour is gradually establishing itself as an emerging agricultural hub within the Southern provinces of the Kingdom, thanks to ambitious hydro-agricultural projects that reflect the success of the Moroccan model of sustainable agriculture in the Saharan regions. In line with the new development model for the Southern provinces and the “Green Generation 2020-2030” strategy, these projects aim to enhance water resource management, strengthen milk and vegetable production, develop animal feed, and sustainably improve farmers’ incomes. – Gueltat Zemmour: A Model of Modern and Resilient Agriculture In Gueltat Zemmour, the Oudiyat Tious hydro-agricultural development project, covering a total…

Morocco and Andalusia are strengthening their collaboration in the field of energy transition and sustainable development, with a focus on clean energy, green hydrogen, and natural resource management, according to Rodrigo Rodríguez Hans, Vice President of Prodetur (Seville Provincial Council). Mr. Rodríguez Hans emphasized that geographical proximity and the complementarity of resources make Morocco a natural partner for Andalusia, opening promising opportunities for technology and environmental companies in both regions. The Provincial Council of Seville is particularly active in promoting joint projects, especially in the solar energy and green hydrogen sectors. The province of Seville stands out for its energy…

Morocco and Mauritania have signed a bilateral action plan in Belém, Brazil, to enhance their cooperation on environmental matters and sustainable development over the next two years. The agreement was signed by Leïla Benali, Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, and Messouda Baham Mohamed Laghdaf, Mauritania’s Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, on the sidelines of the Climate Leaders Summit ahead of COP30. This plan, part of the cooperation agreement established in Rabat, outlines the exchange of experiences in areas such as environmental governance, combating climate change, waste management, ecological transition, blue economy, integrated coastal zone management, and…

L’Oréal Morocco, in partnership with Beauty Success, has launched the country’s first national initiative for recycling perfume bottles. This collaboration aims to promote responsible consumption and encourage Moroccans to adopt refillable solutions as part of the “Join The Refill Movement.” The initiative is part of the “L’Oréal For The Future” program, launched in 2020, which places sustainability at the heart of the group’s strategy. The goal is to reduce the use of virgin plastic by 50%, integrate 50% recycled or bio-sourced materials into packaging, and decrease packaging intensity by 20%. Specifically, refillable bottles can save up to 44% glass, 67%…