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Awareness on Energy Efficiency in the Hotel Industry: Promising Workshops in the Province of Berkane

A series of workshops aimed at promoting energy efficiency in the hotel sector have recently animated the tourist regions of Morocco. Organized by the Moroccan Agency for Energy Efficiency in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development as well as GIZ, these workshops took place this time in the Province of Berkane, specifically in the tourist city of Saidia.
The workshops were attended by Mr. Governor Mohamed Ali HABOUHA, Ms. Leila BENALi, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, as well as a plethora of speakers and stakeholders.

Energy efficiency of buildings represents a crucial element in the overall strategy to reduce energy consumption while ensuring a satisfactory level of comfort. In Morocco, the energy consumption of buildings accounts for 33.6% of the Total Final Energy Consumption (TFEC), with 25.4% attributable to the residential sector and 8.2% to the tertiary sector. Thus, the building sector ranks second in terms of energy consumption in the country. With the hotel industry representing 40% of energy consumption in the tertiary sector, it is imperative to implement measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in this domain.

The objective of this initiative was to raise awareness among participants about the importance of energy efficiency in tourist establishments, highlighting its economic and environmental impact. Moreover, these workshops provided valuable information on financing mechanisms tailored to energy efficiency projects in the tourism sector.

The program of this event offered a rich and complementary range, including testimonials and presentations focused on the regulatory and normative framework, as well as on technical and financial support opportunities.

October 30, 2023 0

Environment

Follow-up Meeting on Major Projects in the Moulouya River Basin - Province of Berkane

Follow-up Meeting on Major Projects in the Moulouya River Basin - Province of Berkane
On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, a meeting was held at the headquarters of the Berkane province under the chairmanship of the gubernatorial authority, with the participation of the director of the ORMVAM, the director of the hydraulic basin, the provincial director of the ONEE - water branch, the provincial director of water and forests, the director of the RADEEO, local authorities, as well as division chiefs and relevant services.
This meeting was an opportunity to discuss the measures taken and to be taken for the progress of major projects initiated by the Hydraulic Basin Agency, the Regional Office for Agricultural Development of the Moulouya (ORMVAM), and the Autonomous Inter-Municipal Water and Electricity Distribution Authority of Oujda (RADEEO).
The purpose of the meeting was to review the water management projects in the province of Berkane and the efforts made by all stakeholders to prevent water stress.
During this meeting, the director of the Moulouya hydraulic basin agency provided an update on the filling level of dams located in the Oriental region, indicating a filling rate of 54%, equivalent to more than 217 million cubic meters.
The director of ORMVAM also emphasized the progress of major projects related to the construction of a Conveyance Pipeline for Disconnecting Drinking Water Systems from the Right Bank Irrigation Canal of the Moulouya Irrigated Perimeter, the Reinforcement of Drinking Water Supply to the Cities of Berkane, Nador, and Driouch through the Construction of New Compact Water Demineralization Stations from New Drilling Sites, and the construction of a Conveyance Pipeline on the Right Bank for Berkane and the Creation of Compact Demineralization Stations in Berkane.
The director of RADEEO also presented on the Acquisition, Installation, and Operation of Monoblock Treatment Plants for Drinking Water, Desalination, and Demineralization in Saidia.
At the end of the meeting, several important recommendations were made, including the imperative to strictly adhere to existing standards to ensure the timely completion of these projects. The successful completion of these projects is essential to meet the growing demand for drinking water in the province and the need for total mobilization of all stakeholders for optimal management of water stress.

September 26, 2023 0

Environment

Berkane: Collective Mobilization to Address Torrential Rains

Like other provinces in the Oriental Region, the Province of Berkane experienced heavy storms from Saturday, September 2nd, 2023, to Sunday, September 3rd, 2023, which resulted in torrential rains hitting various urban and rural centers, especially the municipalities of Berkane, Saidia, and Sidi Slimane Cherraa, which recorded high rainfall, reaching 54 mm in the center of Berkane.

To address such disasters, all stakeholders mobilized their human and material resources as soon as they were alerted by the meteorological warning. In parallel with this mobilization, a monitoring and follow-up unit was established to oversee the actions taken at various critical points, divert overflowing rainwater towards drainage systems, thereby avoiding water stagnation and flooding of various administrative buildings and citizens' residences.

It is noteworthy that these floods, originating from the Sidi Ali Benyakhlef, Oued Jaber, and other watersheds and Chaabas, carrying, among other things, solid materials, posed a challenge to the various intervention teams. However, they were able to combine their efforts and restore the situation under the guidance of the aforementioned monitoring and follow-up unit.

Thus, thanks to the anticipatory approach adopted for disaster and flood management, 360 interventions were carried out during and after the floods, in record time, demonstrating the promptness of the actions of the mobilized teams. They were able to restore the situation and respond to the citizens' requests without recording any human or material damage.

Finally, the protection of Greater Berkane against floods remains dependent on the completion of major costly projects initiated previously for collecting rainwater upstream and discharging it into the Cherraa and Ourtass rivers.

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September 5, 2023 0

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Berkane installs electric vehicle charging stations, promoting ecological transition

The city of Berkane, in partnership with the local development company Majal Berkane for innovation and territorial intelligence and a private enterprise, has recently installed two charging stations for electric vehicles. This initiative fits perfectly within the framework of the National Sustainable Development Strategy (NSDS), which aims to accelerate the transition to a green and inclusive economy by 2030. The statement was made by Omar Zerzouri.

Omar Zerzouri, the general manager of the local development company (SDL) Majal Berkane, emphasized that these two pilot stations, located in the heart of the city center, bring significant added value to the region. He highlighted that these stations are conveniently located near public administrations, allowing citizens to carry out various administrative procedures while their vehicles recharge for free.

He also pointed out that the province of Berkane is aligning with the global trend towards promoting the gradual phasing out of gasoline and diesel vehicles, while encouraging the transition to electric vehicles that are more environmentally friendly. The two stations operate with a capacity of 22 kilowatts, which allows most electric vehicles to be charged up to 80% within an hour and a half to two hours, making them faster than other charging stations, Omar Zerzouri added.

June 26, 2023 0

Environment

Clean-up Operation for the Summer Season in the Province of Berkane

In line with the significant importance given by the province of Berkane to the environmental and social dimensions, reflected in a series of actions aimed at protecting ecology, the provincial direction of National Promotion launches a clean-up operation for the summer season, following a predefined route and points by its teams.

The operation has commenced thus far with the following routes and points: Berkane-Saidia, Berkane-Agropole, Madagh-Zaouia, Berkane-Boughriba, Berkane-Wawlout, Wawlout Centre, and aims to cover all municipalities of the Province, particularly the most populous and affected ones. The presence of garbage at the mentioned points is the result of various factors, such as irresponsible behavior and habits, as well as inclement weather conditions leading to waste accumulation in streets, bridges, and water collectors.

This operation has a multidimensional aspect, addressing the health and environmental risks threatening citizens and ecological balance. It prioritizes the creation of job opportunities for National Promotion employees and aims to create favorable conditions for Moroccan families residing abroad from various countries.

June 22, 2023 0