Morocco's climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation—a stocktake

Morocco's climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation—a stocktake

17 January 2024 | Victor Ongoma, Fatima Driouech, Youssef Brouziyne, Tarik Chfadi, Terence Epule, Meryem Tanarhte, Abdelghani Chehbouni
This review provides an overview of the impacts of climate change on Morocco, along with the country's adaptation and mitigation efforts. Climate change poses significant threats to socio-economic development, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, water, and energy. The review highlights that climate change threatens food security, especially for small-scale farmers. Insurance schemes and drought-resistant crops are being used to build resilience in agriculture. The water sector is focusing on desalination and water-saving programs to address shortages. Morocco has implemented environmental policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45.5% by 2030. The country is investing heavily in wind energy and promoting rail networks to decarbonize the transport sector. Morocco is also involved in environmental diplomacy, showing commitment to global environmental conservation. However, challenges remain, such as the need to mainstream gender and youth in development activities. Other developing countries can learn from Morocco's efforts in addressing climate change. The study area includes Morocco's diverse climate conditions, ranging from sub-humid in the northwest to arid in the south. The agricultural sector, which employs a quarter of the population, is heavily dependent on rainfed farming. The review analyzed peer-reviewed and grey literature published between 1951 and 2022, focusing on climate change adaptation and mitigation. The methodology involved searching databases like Web of Science using key terms related to climate change in Morocco. Articles published in English or French were considered, with a focus on peer-reviewed articles. Duplicates and articles not relevant to the topic were excluded. The findings emphasize the importance of understanding past, current, and projected climate change to develop effective adaptation and mitigation strategies. The review highlights the need for reliable information to support decision-making in climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. The study underscores the importance of Morocco's efforts in addressing climate change and conserving the environment. The knowledge gained from this case study is valuable for decision-makers, providing insights into the successes, challenges, and opportunities for climate action in developing countries.This review provides an overview of the impacts of climate change on Morocco, along with the country's adaptation and mitigation efforts. Climate change poses significant threats to socio-economic development, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, water, and energy. The review highlights that climate change threatens food security, especially for small-scale farmers. Insurance schemes and drought-resistant crops are being used to build resilience in agriculture. The water sector is focusing on desalination and water-saving programs to address shortages. Morocco has implemented environmental policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45.5% by 2030. The country is investing heavily in wind energy and promoting rail networks to decarbonize the transport sector. Morocco is also involved in environmental diplomacy, showing commitment to global environmental conservation. However, challenges remain, such as the need to mainstream gender and youth in development activities. Other developing countries can learn from Morocco's efforts in addressing climate change. The study area includes Morocco's diverse climate conditions, ranging from sub-humid in the northwest to arid in the south. The agricultural sector, which employs a quarter of the population, is heavily dependent on rainfed farming. The review analyzed peer-reviewed and grey literature published between 1951 and 2022, focusing on climate change adaptation and mitigation. The methodology involved searching databases like Web of Science using key terms related to climate change in Morocco. Articles published in English or French were considered, with a focus on peer-reviewed articles. Duplicates and articles not relevant to the topic were excluded. The findings emphasize the importance of understanding past, current, and projected climate change to develop effective adaptation and mitigation strategies. The review highlights the need for reliable information to support decision-making in climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. The study underscores the importance of Morocco's efforts in addressing climate change and conserving the environment. The knowledge gained from this case study is valuable for decision-makers, providing insights into the successes, challenges, and opportunities for climate action in developing countries.
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