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Accredited firms include Certi Trust, Bureau Veritas, Targetup Consulting, KPMG, and SGS Morocco, the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) stated in a press release, recalling that this label was launched in May 2025 to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in adopting and structuring their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The selection was based on criteria including expertise in CSR, mastery of national and international CSR frameworks, as well as independence and methodological rigor. This accreditation aligns with the Confederation’s goal of ensuring a transparent, reliable evaluation process that adheres to international best practices, the same source emphasizes. It…
The group OCP, a pillar of the Moroccan chemical industry, has unveiled NP 5-42, an unprecedented binary fertilizer combining 5% nitrogen and 42% phosphate (P₂O₅). This formula marks a strategic shift towards more precise plant nutrition that is less dependent on high input costs. Unlike conventional fertilizers such as DAP (18% N), NP 5-42 uses ammonia as the sole source of nitrogen but in reduced quantities, allowing for approximately a 72% decrease in reliance on ammonia compared to traditional formulations. This approach is crucial in light of the surge in ammonia prices, which have risen from $393 per ton in…
As of January 1, 2026, Morocco will temporarily suspend the fishing of small pelagic fish until February 28, as part of an unprecedented measure aimed at protecting these vulnerable species. A Measure in Response to Stock Degradation This ban comes at a time when sardine catches—which constitute nearly 85% of small pelagics—have sharply declined, dropping from 965,000 tons in 2022 to 525,000 tons in 2024. The National Union of Fish Canning Industries attributes this decrease to the capture of juveniles, insufficient control of illegal fishing, and poorly timed biological rest periods. Aquaculture: A Still Underutilized Solution To alleviate marine resource…
World leaders gathered on Thursday in Belém, in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, for a Climate Summit convened by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as a prelude to the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30). This two-day high-level meeting brings together heads of state and government, ministers, and representatives from international organizations across 153 delegations, including Morocco’s, to discuss the urgent challenges posed by climate change and the necessary commitments to address them. In his opening remarks, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged countries to exhibit leadership in…
The General States of the Green Economy concluded with great success, thanks to the significant number of participants both in person and online,” the organizers of this reference event for the green, blue, and circular economy stated on Wednesday at the Exhibition Park in Rimini, Italy. Over the course of two days, speakers from five continents analyzed global scenarios involving Europe, the United States, and China, deeming the risks of ecological regression, fueled by American policies and the reluctance of certain European governments to fully implement the ecological transition, “evident and needing to be managed.” “This year again, in-depth discussions…
The Moroccan capital takes a significant step towards sustainable urban mobility. As part of a project supported by the C40 Cities Finance Facility (CFF), Rabat is launching 30 electric buses powered by solar energy, a first in Morocco that combines public transport with photovoltaic production. ### An Electric Express Line for Salé, Rabat, and Témara These buses will operate on a new north-south express line connecting Salé, Rabat, and Témara, with depots equipped with photovoltaic roofs to recharge the vehicles. Rabat’s mayor, Fatiha El Moudni, emphasizes that “this pivotal project is not limited to fleet renewal but represents a foundational…
As the African continent faces the severe effects of climate change, an alarming fact emerges: by 2025, nearly 30% of African incomes will be devoted to repaying the “climate debt”, according to the report State of Africa’s Environment 2025 published by the Indian think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). This represents a double blow for a continent that is a minor emitter but among the hardest hit.A burning planet, a drying continentAfrica is warming faster than the global average. The year 2024 was the hottest ever recorded on the continent, marked by extreme heat waves, dwindling water supplies,…
A new milestone has been reached in the energy strategy of the Kingdom. On Monday, November 3, in Rabat, the Moroccan government, the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), Masen, and the National Agency for Strategic State Participation Management (ANGSPE) signed a major agreement aimed at producing up to 5 gigawatts of electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030. This agreement marks a decisive step towards energy sovereignty and the green industrialization of the country.A Strategic Pact for the Energy FutureThis partnership falls under the National Renewable Energy Program (PNER) and reflects Morocco’s desire to strengthen its position…
The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has reached a new milestone in the energy development of southern Morocco. The public institution has recently launched the construction of a hybrid power plant in Aousserd, combining solar energy, battery storage, and thermal generation to ensure a continuous and clean electricity supply to this landlocked province in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region. With a total cost of 56.4 million dirhams, this strategic project, set to be operational by the end of 2026, is part of the development drive initiated by His Majesty King Mohammed VI to make the southern provinces a…
On the occasion of presenting her department’s budget as part of the 2026 finance bill, Leila Benali, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, outlined Morocco’s major priorities for the coming year: accelerating the Morocco Green Hydrogen Initiative, strengthening national energy storage capacities, and continuing oil exploration to ensure the country’s energy security. Green Hydrogen, a Pillar of Energy Transition The Morocco Green Hydrogen Initiative is at the forefront of this strategy. Designed to position the Kingdom among future major exporters of clean energy, it plans to establish 20 gigawatts of renewable capacity, 10 gigawatts of electrolyzers, and the potential…