Environmental Conditions, Vulnerability and Future Perspective of Coastal Water Bodies in Morocco

Mahrad, Badr El; Kacimi, Ilias; Satour, Narjiss; Newton, Alice; Icely, John; Snoussi, Maria; Abalansa, Samuel

doi:10.1145/3399205.3399241

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“…The coastal areas of Mediterranean, consisting of low-lying land topography as a result, are very much affected by the negative impacts of climate change such as soil erosion, flooding and salinization of ground water by [13]. Sustainable management of costal ecosystems, such as lagoons, becomes a necessity in order to maintain the crucial ecosystem services they provide and keep their habitats safe from the negative consequences of global warming [14]. These environmental challenges require the implementation of policies that take into account the integration of sustainable development and the management of the health of the environment by prioritizing the conservation of coastal ecosystems while at the same time addressing the socio-economic needs of coastal communities.…”

Section: Characteristics Of the Moroccan Coastmentioning

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Human activities and sustainability of the sea

Maaroufi,

El Malki,

Arabi

et al. 2024

E3S Web Conf.

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The marine system is undergoing profound changes, following global change, rising sea levels as a consequence of rising temperature, significant biogeochemical transformations having multiple impacts in terms of environmental biodiversity and resources. The phenomenon of coastalization represents a fundamental factor of evolution. The coastal population represents more than 60% of the world’s population and continues to grow rapidly through immigration; the population rate expected in 2020 will be 75%. Coastal urbanization is increasing with the creation of coastal mega-cities. This has the consequences of increasing pressure on the coastal terrain and pressure on marine resources. This paper is a short review that reported the danger which face the coastal heritage with a case study on Morocco.

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Section: Characteristics Of the Moroccan Coastmentioning

confidence: 99%

Human activities and sustainability of the sea

Maaroufi,

El Malki,

Arabi

et al. 2024

E3S Web Conf.

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“…It identifies the DRIVERS of an environmental problem, the specific human ACTIVITIES that cause the problem, the resulting PRESSURES causing changes in the STATE of the environment, as well as delivery of ecosystem-services that ultimately IM-PACTS on human welfare [35,39]. Ecosystem services (ES) are the benefits that societies obtain from the environment and include provisioning services (food, water), regulating services (climate, floods) that affect cultural services (recreational, aesthetic, spiritual), and supporting services such as (soil formation, nutrient cycling) [44,45]. Compromising the flow of ES may impact human welfare [46] and can result in loss of life (cancer as a result of lead in e-waste) and many health-related problems.…”

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Electronic Waste, an Environmental Problem Exported to Developing Countries: The GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY

et al. 2021

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Electronic waste (e-waste) is a rapidly developing environmental problem particularly for the most developed countries. There are technological solutions for processing it, but these are costly, and the cheaper option for most developed countries has been to export most of the waste to less developed countries. There are various laws and policies for regulating the processing of e-waste at different governance scales such as the international Basel Convention, the regional Bamoko Convention, and various national laws. However, many of the regulations are not fully implemented and there is substantial financial pressure to maintain the jobs created for processing e-waste. Mexico, Brazil, Ghana Nigeria, India, and China have been selected for a more detailed study of the transboundary movements of e-waste. This includes a systematic review of existing literature, the application of the Driver, Pressure, State, Impact, Response (DPSIR) framework for analysing complex problems associated with social ecological systems, and the application of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for evaluating the environmental impact of electronic devices from their manufacture through to their final disposal. Japan, Italy, Switzerland, and Norway have been selected for the LCA to show how e-waste is diverted to developing countries, as there is not sufficient data available for the assessment from the selected developing countries. GOOD, BAD and UGLY outcomes have been identified from this study: the GOOD is the creation of jobs and the use of e-waste as a source of raw materials; the BAD is the exacerbation of the already poor environmental conditions in developing countries; the UGLY is the negative impact on the health of workers processing e-waste due to a wide range of toxic components in this waste. There are a number of management options that are available to reduce the impact of the BAD and the UGLY, such as adopting the concept of a circular economy, urban mining, reducing loopholes and improving existing policies and regulations, as well as reducing the disparity in income between the top and bottom of the management hierarchy for e-waste disposal. The overarching message is a request for developed countries to help developing countries in the fight against e-waste, rather than exporting their environmental problems to these poorer regions.

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“…The study further revealed that renewable energy could give a stable and dependable source of energy for Morocco, particularly in remote areas where access to electricity is limited. Another study by ElMahrad et al (2020) showed that renewable energy could help Morocco alleviate the impact of climate change on its energy system.…”

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Renewable Energy and Economic Growth in Morocco

Moudene,

El-Oud,

Ejbari

et al. 2023

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Environmental degradation, finite resources, and fluctuating oil prices have driven Morocco's transition to clean and renewable energy. However, the country faces challenges in meeting its future energy demand, leading to increased reliance on imported fossil fuels and carbon emissions. To address these challenges, Morocco has set ambitious targets for renewable energy deployment. This paper examines the relationship between renewable and non-renewable energy consumption and analyzes their impact on profitable growth in Morocco. Our empirical results show that renewable energy is positively associated with profitable sustainable development, and there is a causal relationship from renewable energy consumption to profitable growth and from profitable growth to CO 2 emissions. Innovative financing solutions are needed to support the growth of renewable energy systems, as they offer sustainable, unlimited, and decarbonized energy sources to address future energy challenges. Morocco's strategy to develop solar, wind, and hydroelectric power has placed the country in a promising position to meet energy demands while reducing carbon emissions.

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Environmental Conditions, Vulnerability and Future Perspective of Coastal Water Bodies in Morocco

Cited by 5 publications

References 29 publications

Human activities and sustainability of the sea

Human activities and sustainability of the sea

Electronic Waste, an Environmental Problem Exported to Developing Countries: The GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY

Renewable Energy and Economic Growth in Morocco

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