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Losing Water Twice: Morocco’s Shift from Scarcity Management to Water Risk Governance and Resilience By Dr. Hassan Aboelnga & Ms. Charafat Afailal
By undefined | Categories: Water Articles | 8th June 2026 | Edit | Delete

Morocco is currently navigating a profound structural transformation in its water systems, driven by accelerating climate variability. Following seven consecutive years of severe drought conditions, the kingdom is experiencing one of the most significant water stress periods in its recent history, with reservoir levels in several strategic basins declining to very low thresholds.

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The analysis of Morocco's dual water-loss dynamic highlights the urgent need to move from reactive scarcity measures to proactive hydrological risk governance. Balancing massive reservoir storage with nature-based recharge solutions requires immense analytical stamina and cross-sectoral planning. In the evening, when stepping away from policy briefs and environmental impact models to clear my mind, taking a quick mental breather on ivy bet helps me decompress and reset. Appreciate MEWF sharing such an incisive scholarly perspective!