Water Security & The Maghreb

Outlet: The SAIS Review of International Affairs

Language: English

Abstract: The Maghreb faces escalating water scarcity exacerbated by the global climate crisis, with profound implications for agriculture, economy, and society. Climate-induced phenomena like droughts and wildfires are intensifying, threatening livelihoods and stability. Urgent interventions are needed to preempt shortages and mitigate risks, especially in the face of slow progress in water security. Traditional water management practices offer valuable lessons, but modern challenges like rapid urbanization demand innovative solutions. Political will and transnational cooperation are crucial to address shared water resources, yet tensions over aquifers persist. Without concerted action, the region risks deepening crises and conflicts, jeopardizing the well-being of its most vulnerable populations.

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