Community of Practice examined approaches to resilient forage systems in Morocco

On the 27th of November, Al Moutmir organized a new session of its Community of Practice focused on strengthening resilient forage systems in Marrakech. The gathering united over 60 participants, including researchers, agronomists, institutional representatives, farmers and value-chain stakeholders.

AfriPlantSci training course addressed gene editing and genomics tools in agricultural science

This week, the African Genome Centre and AgroBioSciences (AgBS), in collaboration with the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), the UK–CGIAR Center, and the John Innes Center, hosted the second edition of the AfriPlantSci 2025 training course, following an initial edition in Rabat.

ASARI contributed to discussions on water, agritech, and data use at the Africa Food Show 2025

The African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute took part in the Africa Food Show 2025, with contributions from Professor Poliana Mendes de Souza, who participated in three panel discussions on water management, agritech innovation, and the role of AI and Big Data in building resilient agrifood systems.

Students explored climate issues through debate, storytelling, and workshops

During this month, the Climate Awareness Student Club, in collaboration with Student Organizations, Leadership and Engagement, Outloud Club, Africa Business School, and the Sustainable Development Office, organized ‘‘Stories, Steps & Solutions: A Day for Climate Action’’, a two-day program dedicated to empowering students through debate, storytelling, and hands-on climate engagement at the University’s Campus in Benguerir.

Plant It Forward initiative engaged students in tree planting and climate awareness

From the 24th to the 27th of November, the Sustainable Development Office, in collaboration with the Agricultural Innovation and Technology Transfer Center, organized a new series of “Plant It Forward” sessions at UM6P Experimental Farm, as part of the third edition of the initiative, launched in April 2025.

5th Blood Donation Campaign demonstrated community engagement and solidarity

During this month, the E-Solidarity and E-Santé clubs of EMINES organized the fifth edition of the Blood Donation Campaign at UM6P Campus in Benguerir, in collaboration with Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement, the Health Center, the Marrakech Blood Transfusion Center, and ADGR – Association Tensift El Haouz Donors with Rare Blood Groups.