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In response to a phenomenon that significantly weakens the storage capacity of dams, the Ministry of Equipment and Water and the National Agency for Water and Forests have signed a framework partnership agreement in Rabat aimed at combating sedimentation, now a central issue in managing the Kingdom’s water resources. Signed by Nizar Baraka and Abderrahim Houmy, this agreement reflects a desire for enhanced coordination between the two institutions, focusing on an integrated approach centered on the development and management of watersheds located upstream of hydraulic infrastructure. The stated objective is to reduce sediment inputs responsible for the gradual accumulation of…
An agreement related to the implementation of the Global Program for Eco-Industrial Parks (GEIPP II) in Morocco was signed on Monday in Rabat, aimed at supporting the transition of Moroccan industrial areas into eco-industrial parks. The agreement was signed by the Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, the Swiss Ambassador to Morocco, Valentin Zellweger, and the UNIDO Country Representative in Morocco, Sanae Lahlou. This new project represents a strategic milestone within a long-standing cooperation framework between Morocco, the Swiss Confederation, and UNIDO. It aligns with a shared vision to promote a more competitive, resilient, and environmentally friendly industry. Its…
Since April 2023, Zineb Bennouna has held the position of Corporate Social Responsibility and Communication Director at LafargeHolcim Morocco, where she oversees the group’s social responsibility policies and communication strategy. Her role involves integrating sustainability challenges into the core of the company’s strategy while guiding its cultural evolution and market positioning. A graduate of ISCAE, where she obtained a degree in Marketing and Sales in 2004, she further enhanced her expertise with a specialized master’s in Marketing and Communication in 2010. Eager to develop her skills in innovation management and organizational transformation, she pursued a specialized master’s in Leadership and…
The Marrakech-Safi Water and Sanitation Authority has established a solar drying unit for sewage sludge in Mnabha, approximately 40 km from Marrakech, aimed at enhancing waste management from wastewater treatment. The project represents an investment of around 143 million dirhams and aligns with sustainable environmental management practices. Located on a 10-hectare site, the infrastructure harnesses solar energy to dry sludge from treatment plants. This eco-friendly process boosts the dryness rate from about 22% to nearly 80%, making energy recovery possible. Once dried, the sludge can be reused as alternative fuel, especially in cement and brick factories, thereby reducing its environmental…
Attijariwafa Bank has published its first ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) report, marking a new step in integrating sustainability at the core of its strategy. For the banking group, the goal is now to transform these commitments into concrete and measurable actions that can have a real impact on the economy and society. According to Talal Ouazzani Chahdi, Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of Investor Relations, this publication does not represent a starting point but rather a natural evolution of work that has already been underway for several years through corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports. The difference today lies in…
Morocco plans to significantly expand agricultural irrigation in the coming years. The goal is to achieve an additional one million hectares of localized irrigation by 2030, as part of the agricultural strategy Generation Green 2020-2030. These guidelines were presented by Minister of Agriculture Ahmed El Bouari in a response to the Chamber of Advisors. The program aims to enhance the resilience of agriculture in the face of climate change, improve water management, and support the economic development of rural and mountainous areas. To date, approximately 123,000 hectares have already been developed under programs designed to promote irrigated agriculture in these…
Casablanca will host the AI FOR IMPACT 2026 event on April 10, 2026, dedicated to exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in enhancing the actions of civil society organizations. Organized by EPIK Leaders in partnership with the Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences (EMSI), the event will take place on the campus of Honoris United Universities, alongside GITEX Africa. This meeting will bring together NGOs, public institutions, funders, tech companies, impact startups, researchers, and media to explore practical applications of artificial intelligence in the nonprofit sector. The goal is to examine how AI technologies can help associative organizations to improve their…
Chinese company Lanke High-Tech, specializing in energy equipment and solar thermal storage technologies, has announced the opening of a facility in Morocco as part of its international expansion strategy. At the same time, the group is advancing the development of a 100 MW solar thermal storage project in the Kingdom. According to several Chinese economic media outlets, the year 2025 marked an acceleration in the company’s international establishment. In this context, Lanke High-Tech has strengthened the creation of bases aimed at foreign markets, notably in Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai, which will serve as regional platforms for its international activities.…
Morocco is continuing the development of its seawater desalination infrastructure to enhance its water security. Four new stations, with a total capacity of 567 million cubic meters per year, are currently under construction and are expected to be operational by the end of the year, according to the Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka. This project is part of a national desalination program launched in line with the directives of King Mohammed VI. The goal is to secure the supply of drinking water for coastal cities and some inland areas, while also supporting agricultural irrigation and industrial requirements. By…
Morocco is gradually strengthening its positioning in the global energy transition, particularly in the maritime transport sector. Thanks to its strategic geographic location, renewable energy resources, and low-cost green hydrogen production potential, the Kingdom could play a key role in the decarbonization of international maritime transport. According to an analysis from the World Bank, reported by L’Economiste, Moroccan port infrastructures have significant advantages to become platforms for the production, storage, and distribution of green fuels for vessels. Ports such as Tangier Med, Mohammedia, Jorf Lasfar, and Tan-Tan could thus evolve into logistical hubs for supplying maritime fleets with fuels derived…