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Rabat – Morocco has adopted programs to mitigate the effects of climate change on the country’s water supplies, the Ministry of Water and Equipment said in a statement released on the heels of the World Water Forum.
The Kingdom is considered especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change when it comes to water, due to repeated periods of drought and flooding. The ministry said several comprehensive policies have been developed to combat these issues.
The statement came as the minister Nizar Baraka participated in the Arab Water Ministers’ meeting that was held on the sideline of this year’sWorld Water Forum.
Morocco has an estimated supply of renewable water of around 22 billion cubic meters, which includes 18 billion cubic meters of groundwater, according to the Ministry.
The ministry’s new plans also take into account the various scenarios related to water resources, including droughts and floods, and outlines plans to combat these issues when they arise.
The plans aim to ensure that all citizens and activity in the country can operate as normal even during dry periods, supplying the population with the required amounts of water.
The supply networks throughout Morocco are to be improved and measures should be put in place to increase the efficiency of drinking water, the ministry noted.
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This year, Morocco witnessed its most severe drought in three decades. With agriculture being one of the country’s most important industries and in light of the global climate crisis, Morocco faces the urgency of securing its water resources, the ministry concluded.
Globally, Morocco continues to be a leader when it comes to renewables and green energy, which are some of the most important tools to combat climate change.
