Gibraltar is the only European territory that houses Barbary macaques. The species is found only in North Africa, including Morocco and Algeria.
Morocco is the second best-performing country, in the Climate Performance Index, ranking fifth. The policies and projects implemented by the Kingdom were welcomed by the report, conducted by GermanWatch, NewClimate and Climate Action Network.
According to the 2019 Global Climate Risk Index, Morocco loses annually $174.019 million because of climate risks. The country is ranked 124th among 180 countries studied by the report.
In a new study, published Monday, researchers urge Mediterranean countries to scientifically address the worrying effects of climate change in the region.