Ficus-indica or Indian figs are a fruit that has been growing in Morocco for centuries. The species has been affected recently by a parasite which pushed the Ministry of Agriculture to develop a plan to protect one of the most popular plants in the country.
A number of photos found their way to the Internet showing Moroccan singer Abdelaziz Stati with a huge number of slain birds. Replying to that, an association fighting against poaching has launched a campaign on Facebook to stop such a behavior. Details.
The Cost of Environmental Degradation to the Moroccan society has barely decreased during the period between 2000 and 2014, according to a study conducted by the World Bank. The results of the survey have been presented officially today at the Ministry of Energy, Mining, Water and Environment.