A new Environmental Performance Index (EPI) released by Yale and Columbia Universities places Morocco 136th out of 177 nations worldwide. Scoring 33.11 out of 100, Morocco ranks 13th in the Middle East and North Africa region. The 2026 EPI assesses countries based on their environmental health and ecosystem vitality. Estonia topped the global ranking with a score of 74.79. This index provides a benchmark for nations striving to improve their environmental performance and track progress towards sustainability goals. The complete report and further details can be found on Hespress, a Moroccan online newspaper.