In Morocco, civil society organisations and national agencies responsible for the protected areas of Jbel Moussa and Al Hoceima have funds to improve the conservation of biodiversity in these two areas. 1 million recently granted by MedFund for the conservation of three marine protected areas in the Mediterranean, two of which are in the Cherifian Kingdom. In the north-east of the Cherifian Kingdom, the national agencies will also have to take a close look at the Al Hoceima National Park, which covers 400 km2. Funding spread over five yearsIn Morocco, MedFund will release its funds gradually over five years. The Jbel Moussa site and the Al Hoceima National Park are thus added to the five marine protected areas that already benefit from MedFund funding in North Africa.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 18, 2020 11:03 UTC