Assessing the regional impacts of climate change on economic sectors in the low-lying coastal zone of Mediterranean East Morocco

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2009

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Coastal Education & Research Foundation (CERF)

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Complex interactions of human encroachment, climatic variability and sea-level rise lead to degradation of the coastal environment and hinder economic development, which in particular focuses on the tourism sector. Trends in regional climatic variability were assessed in terms of water availability and main water consuming activities. Analysis indicates there is no alternative for the development and implementation of comprehensive climate change policies and appropriate adaptation strategies. The agricultural sector, as the largest water consumer needs to modify current water management practices towards sustainability. Tourism development must consider the hydrological balance where demands exceed groundwater resources.

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WATER BUDGET, COASTAL VULNERABILITY, COASTAL TOURISM, MOROCCO, SEA LEVEL, WATER MANAGEMENT, COASTAL EROSION, CLIMATE DATA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/48672

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2000-2009 / Années 2000-2009
Coastal Zones / Zones côtières
North Africa / Afrique du Nord
Research Results (CCAA) / Résultats de recherches (ACCA)