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Despite a clear political will and mobilized funding, the transition to a low-carbon economy is struggling to take full hold in Morocco. The reluctance of some large companies, the fragility of SMEs, and the lack of a unified green taxonomy are still hindering this transformation, notes Finances News Hebdo.The Kingdom has positioned itself as a pioneer in climate policies on the international stage. Its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) aims for a 53% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. To achieve this, several economic mechanisms have been established, supported by international partners, to assist companies in their decarbonization efforts.Among…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has just approved two loans totaling €65 million in favor of Crédit du Maroc (CDM), a subsidiary of the Holmarcom Group. The objective is to accelerate financing for private projects that contribute to the Kingdom’s climate and energy transition. The first loan, amounting to €40 million, is part of the MidGEFF program and targets medium-sized green investments. It will be accompanied by technical support financed by the European Union under the Moroccan Decarbonization and Climate Resilience Program (MDCR), as well as a Canadian contribution of €3.2 million through the HIPCA fund. The…
In line with its “Human First” policy, Concentrix Morocco has launched Noor, a social support program aimed at the families of deceased employees or those who have become disabled. This initiative, carried out in partnership with the Al Jisr association, reflects the company’s concrete commitment to placing social responsibility at the heart of its culture. The program provides educational and financial support for the children for two years, as well as a training and professional integration pathway for the spouse, to promote sustainable autonomy. According to the company, Noor “illustrates our desire to extend support from professional life into personal…
The Cluster ENR, in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Trade – Morocco and Tamwilcom, has launched a call for applications for the Green Business Incubator 2025, aimed at innovative startups operating in renewable energy, CleanTech, and GreenTech. The program offers a comprehensive and free 12-month support, renewable, including specialized training, personalized coaching, and technical assistance. Selected startups will also have access to financing of up to 400,000 MAD in the form of a grant through the Tech Start program, as well as networking opportunities with key industry players and investors. To be eligible, startups must be based in…
Climate change does not spare Morocco, and its effects are particularly felt in rural areas. According to a study by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, the worsening droughts, decreasing rainfall, and pressure on water resources are creating an increasingly deep divide between modernized large agricultural operations and small, rain-dependent farmers.While agriculture still represents 13 to 14% of GDP and employs nearly 40% of the workforce, it remains the primary source of income for over 60% of rural inhabitants, the Foundation notes. It is a vital sector, yet today it is caught between the climate crisis and the limitations of public policies.A…
Ten years after the adoption of the 2030 Agenda by the United Nations, the Casablanca-Settat region is embracing sustainable development. The High Commission for Planning (HCP) has just presented the Regional Report on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2025, a comprehensive and strategic document that assesses the territory’s status in relation to the 17 global goals set by the international community.Behind the figures and tables lies a true snapshot of the territory: that of a region in full transformation, aware of its social, economic, and environmental challenges, and determined to anchor its growth within a sustainable framework.A Pilot Region for…
Global company Bayer organized a roundtable gathering female journalists, opinion leaders, and company employees to celebrate National Moroccan Women’s Day, aimed at highlighting women’s achievements. The event showcased the inspiring journeys of women shaping the future of agriculture and health in Morocco, reaffirming Bayer’s commitment to gender equity and female leadership, the company stated in a press release. The meeting began with remarks from Amina L’Kima, General Director of Bayer SA Morocco and Commercial Director for Crop Science in North Africa, who shared her experiences as a female leader and her vision of women’s roles in scientific and agricultural sectors.…
A groundbreaking study conducted by Ifremer reveals the widespread presence of pesticides and pharmaceutical substances along the French coast, even in areas far removed from pollution sources. The analyses, carried out under the Emergent’Sea project between 2021 and 2023, involved over 11,300 samples of seawater and shellfish, from the Baie de Somme to Corsica. According to the report, 77% of the sought-after substances were detected at least once in seawater, and 65% in shellfish, including oysters and mussels. Each sampled point showed an average of 15 substances in the water and ten in the shellfish, with particularly affected areas where…
The Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, highlighted, on Tuesday in Chengdu (China), the long-term Vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, which has enabled Morocco to become a regional pioneer in renewable energies since the launch of the national energy strategy in 2009. In a statement to MAP on the sidelines of the second ministerial meeting of the World Fusion Energy Group (WFEG) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Ms. Benali indicated that this high-level meeting provided “a wonderful platform to showcase the long-term vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.” The Sovereign’s enlightened Vision…
The concentration of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere recorded its highest annual increase ever measured in 2024, reaching unprecedented levels and worsening long-term climate change prospects, according to a report published Wednesday by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The global average concentration of CO₂ rose by 3.5 parts per million (ppm) between 2023 and 2024, marking the largest annual increase since modern measurements began in 1957, and reaching 423.9 ppm, as noted by the UN agency in its 21st Annual Bulletin on Greenhouse Gases. This surge is attributed to ongoing human-induced emissions, an increase in emissions related to wildfires,…