Author: Nabil Taoufik
Ciments du Maroc, a subsidiary of Heidelberg Materials, celebrated the raising of the “Blue Flag” for the 16th consecutive year on the beach of Safi and unveiled the 2025 edition of the eco-sustainable village Sayfok. “The municipal beach of Safi officially launched the new ‘Clean Beaches’ campaign, initiated by the Mohammed VI Foundation for the Protection of the Environment, during a ceremony presided over by the governor of the province, in the presence of the presidents of the municipal and provincial councils, local and security authorities, as well as representatives of civil society and Ciments du Maroc, a committed partner…
As geopolitical, climatic, and economic tensions reshape the map of global food security, a joint report from the OECD and FAO urges Southern countries, including Morocco, to urgently strengthen their agricultural sovereignty. Titled Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034, this strategic report highlights the increasing fragility of importing countries in the face of a decade of significant uncertainties. A risky structural dependence Morocco remains largely dependent on external markets to meet its basic needs for cereals, vegetable oils, and animal proteins. This vulnerability exposes the country to the volatility of global prices, exacerbated by climatic hazards, energy tensions, and geopolitical conflicts. While a…
Morocco is accelerating its industrial transition by leveraging a strategic advantage: making industrial zones not only economic engines but also models of sustainability. During the first panel of the Industry Meeting Days 2025, planners, industrialists, investors, and public representatives discussed a shared ambition: transforming activity zones into responsible and competitive ecosystems. From Awareness to Collective Structuring In his opening remarks, Mounir Benyahya, president of the Collective of Industrial Zones for the Environment (COZINE), emphasized that this initiative stems from a clear observation: the proliferation of industrial zones in Morocco has not always been accompanied by effective governance or an ecological…
Morocco is positioning itself further as a regional hub for electric mobility thanks to a new agreement signed between the American manufacturer Cenntro and the Moroccan company Electricove. The latter, specialized in the distribution of electric vehicles and based in Casablanca, will now locally assemble several models from the American brand, intended for the Moroccan market and North Africa. The industrial partnership stipulates that Cenntro will provide Electricove with assembly kits for its vehicles, including the utility models Teemak and LS450. For its part, Electricove commits to installing an assembly unit on Moroccan soil and managing operational production. This industrial…
An international scientific study, published in the *International Journal of Hydrogen Energy*, opens a new pathway for energy development in Morocco. For the first time, it comprehensively models the capacity for green hydrogen production via offshore wind along the Moroccan coasts, combining historical data, physical modeling, and climate projections. This research thus lays the groundwork for an ambitious energy strategy tailored to the realities on the ground. The study relies in particular on ERA5 data provided by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), covering the period from 1981 to 2020 and measured at an altitude of 100 meters.…
The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) announced on Monday the successful commissioning of the 225/60 kV Guelmim II substation, aimed at strengthening the capacity of the electrical network in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region. This electrical facility constitutes a strategic infrastructure that will enhance the capacity of the electrical network in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region and improve the quality of electricity supply for both domestic use and industrial and agricultural needs, ONEE stated in a press release. The commissioning of this 225/60 kV Guelmim II substation marks an important step in the modernization and strengthening program of the…
With less than five years until the deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN presents a worrying assessment: the planet is significantly behind. The annual report on the progress of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, recently published in New York, reveals that only 35% of the SDGs are on track or progressing at a moderate pace. Nearly half are progressing too slowly, while 18% are experiencing setbacks. Facing multiple challenges – poverty, hunger, climate change, inequalities, armed conflicts, and geopolitical crises – the ambitious program adopted in 2015 now seems hindered by a weakened global dynamic. Poverty,…
Through its resolute commitment to sustainable development and climate resilience, Morocco has managed in just a few years to establish itself among the leading players in the ecological transition. Driven by the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, this national dynamic in favor of environmental protection has translated into a series of initiatives and institutional and legislative reforms aimed at developing a 100% Moroccan model. This bold Royal approach has been crowned by the adoption of the National Strategy for Sustainable Development (SNDD), an integrated roadmap aimed at accelerating Morocco’s transition to a green and inclusive economy by…
Commissioned in 2022, the seawater desalination plant located in the province of Chtouka-Aït Baha is a highly strategic facility aimed at reducing water stress in the Greater Agadir area and the increased lack of drinking water and irrigation resources in the Souss Massa hydraulic basin. This ambitious project is the result of the pooling of efforts and resources between the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests, the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), institutional and professional partners, as well as regional and provincial authorities. With a total cost of 4.41 billion dirhams (MMDH),…
The General Confederation of Enterprises of Morocco (CGEM) has renewed, following the meeting of its Label Attribution Committee for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the CSR Label for the Agricultural Credit of Morocco (CAM) and the Transport Insurance Company (CAT), praising their commitment to responsible development. This label recognizes the effective integration of social responsibility principles into the management practices and managerial strategy of these companies, taking into account the expectations of their stakeholders, the Confederation stated in a press release. As a reminder, this label, granted for a period of three years, is awarded by the President of the Confederation…