Co-organized by Mohammed Premier University and Ecoloplatform du Maroc du Nord
The REMEDIES Anti-Litter Campaign in Morocco, led by Mohammed Premier University (MOH) in partnership with Ecoloplatform du Maroc du Nord, will run from May to August 2025 at the Saidia Demo Site. The campaign aims to reduce plastic pollution, activate local engagement, and showcase groundbreaking environmental technologies developed through the REMEDIES project.
This initiative supports REMEDIES’ wider mission to:
✅ Detect and monitor marine litter using innovative tools
✅ Mobilize communities, researchers, and institutions
✅ Promote scalable circular solutions across the Mediterranean
✅ Raise awareness through education, citizen science, and outreach
✅ Foster collaboration between sectors and stakeholders
Showcasing REMEDIES Innovation: Aerial Drone and AI, & REMEDIES Shoreline Marine Litter App by
At the heart of the campaign are two key technologies developed within the REMEDIES project:
🔹 Aerial Drone & AI Solution – Developed by Mohammed Premier University (MOH), this cutting-edge innovation combines drones with deep learning algorithms to detect, classify, and monitor plastic litter in real time. It enables high-resolution, large-scale environmental monitoring with minimal human effort—providing dynamic plastic pollution maps, real-time detection, and actionable data.
🔗 Learn more: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/the-remedies-innovations-aerial-drone-ai-solution
🔹 Shoreline Marine Litter App v.1.0 – Developed by INFORDATA, this mobile and web application supports citizen science and beach litter monitoring through standardized data collection, compliant with EMODnet guidelines. It allows users to identify, log, and report shoreline litter efficiently, enabling consistent data gathering across coastal regions.
🔗 Learn more: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/the-remedies-innovations-remedies-shoreline-marine-litter-app-v-1-0/
Both innovations will be featured in the campaign’s educational activities and public demonstrations.
The Aerial Drone & AI Solution solution will also be demonstrated at the 1st African Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES), taking place in Oujda-Saidia, 27–30 May 2025.
🔗 Conference info: https://www.morocco2025.sdewes.org/schedule
PLASTIC FANTASTIC Webinars: Learning & Exchange
Two PLASTIC FANTASTIC webinars will be featured as part of the campaign:
🔹 Beach Litter Monitoring – Led by Venice Lagoon Plastic Free (VLPF), this session will highlight best practices in coastal litter data collection, on July 3rd – more information on how to register coming soon.
🔹 Plastic Identification – Hosted by the University of Maribor, this webinar will share tools, techniques, and knowledge on how to recognize and categorize different types of plastic waste in various settings, on July 23rd – more information on how to register coming soon.
These webinars are open to stakeholders, citizens, and experts aiming to deepen their understanding of plastic pollution monitoring and prevention strategies. MOH will also present updates from the Saidia Demo Site.
Participants will hear directly from the innovation providers—MOH for the Drone & AI solution on July 23rd, and INFORDATA and VITO for the REMEDIES Shoreline Marine Litter App v.1.0 on July 3rd —gaining practical insights into each tool’s use and impact.
Community Engagement and Beach Clean-Ups
As part of the REMEDIES #20TonnesChallenge, beach clean-up events will take place along Morocco’s coastline, involving students, civil society, and local institutions. More details—including participation calls and outcome reports—will be available soon via REMEDIES channels.
Who Should Join?
✔ Local authorities and coastal municipalities
✔ Researchers, scientists, and educators
✔ NGOs, youth groups, and civil society actors
✔ Beachgoers and environmental volunteers
✔ Potential users, investors, and policy influencers
Stay connected and follow the campaign as Morocco leads the way in environmental innovation and action.
