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The 4th edition of the “KEY – The Energy Transition Expo” will take place from March 4 to 6 at the Fiera di Rimini in Italy, announced the organizers in a statement. As a benchmark event for the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) in Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean region on energy transition and efficiency, KEY 2026 will focus on efficiency as the driving force behind the green revolution. This strategically global network aimed at decarbonization returns in 2026 as an independent trade show, with increasingly international ambitions, confirming its role as a relational hub for the global energy community. The…

The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) has renewed the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Label for CAT Insurance & Reinsurance, commending the integration of sustainability and responsibility principles into its strategy and management practices. This label, awarded for three years following an independent evaluation, recognizes the company’s compliance with the nine commitments outlined in the CGEM’s CSR charter, aligned with national legislation and international standards for social responsibility. In the same spirit, CAT Insurance & Reinsurance has also announced the renewal of its ISO 9001 certification, a global benchmark for quality management. This achievement follows a rigorous audit, confirming the…

Morocco could soon strengthen its role as a continental pioneer in sustainable finance through a partnership under discussion with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The announcement was made on September 9 in Addis Ababa during the signing of an agreement between the European institution and three Ethiopian banks. Through its EIB Global branch, the EIB has launched an ambitious program called Greening Financial Systems (GFS), supported by the German government via the International Climate Initiative (IKI). The objective is clear: to assist African financial institutions in integrating climate risks into their strategies, financing more green projects, and aligning with a…

On Sunday, September 14, 2025, Dar Bouazza will host the second edition of the Foulées Solidaires, a 5 and 10 km walk/run open to everyone, organized by the association Noujoum and Servier Morocco, with the support of the Moroccan Society of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology (SMHOP). The aim is to mobilize the general public in support of children with cancer. The event is part of the Morocco September Gold Movement (MMSOR), which echoes the international campaign Gold September. This movement aims to raise awareness of pediatric cancer, promote early detection, and collect funds to improve care for sick children. Every year, nearly…

China is experiencing a rate of global warming that exceeds the global average, alongside an increase in extreme weather events, according to a report released on Friday by the Chinese Meteorological Administration. Since the 1990s, the Chinese territory has warmed more rapidly than the planetary average, the report notes, observing that the average annual temperature recorded by the Asian country and the rise in coastal sea levels reached historical highs in 2024. Extreme climatic events have intensified in China between 1961 and 2024, with a surge in episodes of intense heat and heavy precipitation, the same source states. It adds…

In the Chtouka-Aït Baha region, south of Agadir, desalinated water has become an essential bulwark against drought. Thanks to it, agricultural operations, particularly major cherry tomato producers like the Azura group, manage to sustain their activities in an increasingly arid climate. However, this vital resource raises increasingly urgent economic and ecological questions. Since 2022, the desalination plant in Chtouka has been supplying water to 12,000 hectares of crops and also provides drinking water for 1.6 million people. By 2026, its capacity is expected to reach 400,000 cubic meters per day, according to the Regional Agricultural Development Office. This resource has…

The National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) began producing detailed maps identifying risk areas across the national territory on Friday, as part of its efforts to anticipate the issue of forest fires. “To anticipate the problem of forest fires in our country, ANEF is producing maps that precisely identify risk areas throughout the national territory through its scientific predictive models,” stated a communiqué from ANEF. For the period from June 27 to July 24, and “after analyzing data related to the nature of forest formations and their levels of combustibility and flammability, as well as topographical and climatic conditions,”…

The Doukkala Association is preparing to take a new step in its commitment to the environment and sustainable development, with the upcoming launch of a Regional Observatory for Environment and Sustainable Development. This unprecedented project in the region aims to become a center for monitoring, participatory research, and local innovation, mobilizing researchers, community actors, and institutions around shared diagnostics and solutions rooted in the territory. Strengthened Territorial Dynamics The initiative is part of a comprehensive transformation approach, at the intersection of ecological, social, and cultural issues. In this spirit, an Intercultural Festival of Doukkala will also be established, blending local…

Summer 2025 confirms a well-established trend: extreme heat waves are disrupting Moroccan agriculture. Climate change is no longer a hypothesis; it is already manifesting in the fields.Crops in DistressWith temperatures regularly exceeding 45°C, plants are struggling to cope. In Casablanca-Settat, wheat shows a significant decline, while red fruits in Agadir and Taroudant have not withstood the heat: entire plants were scorched by spikes nearing 50°C.Water, a Pressured ResourceEach day, up to 1.5 million cubic meters of water evaporate, worsening an already critical situation. Weakened dams, overexploited aquifers, intensive irrigation: water management is becoming an energy and strategic challenge.A Vulnerable AgricultureWith…

Morocco is sinking into an unprecedented water crisis. An international report published by the American Drought Mitigation Center, within the framework of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, sounds the alarm: if nothing changes, the Kingdom could face an extreme water shortage by 2050. This concerning outlook necessitates urgent strategic choices for the country’s future. An Increasingly Arid Climate Already grappling with six consecutive years of drought, Morocco sees indicators turning red. Rainfall is becoming increasingly scarce, and temperatures are reaching record highs. January 2024 recorded unprecedented heat spikes of up to 37°C, accompanied by a rainfall deficit of…