Climate change in Morocco, a country characterized by arid and semi arid climates, is leading to a reduction in water availability, increased demand, and growing instability in the hydrological cycle. These climate-driven changes are severely affecting key sectors such as agriculture, energy, and urban water supply; there by threatening food security, economic development, and social...
Sustainable Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in driving inclusive growth and ecological transition. Their business models, rooted in environmental and social responsibility, often emphasize local sourcing, renewable energy, and resource efficiency. This study investigates how these characteristics influence their capacity to remain resilient during periods of...
Agroecosystems harbor diverse communities of pollinating insects that provide ecosystem services, improving the quantity and quality of crops. Basic knowledge is still needed about the importance, role, diversity, and abundance of these insects in many Moroccan crops. In order to study the importance of wild pollinator communities for apple production, an economically valuable entomophilous...
This study aims to enhance the properties of sodium alginate by grafting phosphate and nitrogen onto its structure. A novel and sustainable esterification reaction involving sodium alginate, phosphoric acid, and urea was developed. The modified material, which is water-soluble but insoluble in various organic solvents, was characterized using a range of analytical techniques, including...
Climate change significantly threatens global geoheritage, accelerating the degradation of unique geological formations, fossil records, and geomorphological landscapes through rising temperatures, extreme weather, coastal erosion, and altered precipitation patterns. These impacts jeopardize the scientific, cultural, and educational value of geoheritage sites worldwide. This study examines the...
The reuse of treated wastewater (TWW) for irrigation has emerged as a sustainable alternative in water-scarce regions, offering both water conservation and nutrient recycling. Simultaneously, biochar amendment has shown potential to improve soil structure, nutrient retention, and crop productivity. This study investigates the combined effect of treated wastewater irrigation and different...
Morocco is facing a growing water shortage due to climatic, geographical, and demographic challenges. To address this crisis, the use of treated wastewater, often underestimated, appears to be a promising solution, offering an alternative that reduces pressure on conventional water sources. Extensive treatment systems, such as lagooning, are proving to be effective and well-suited to Moroccan...
Water scarcity is a critical issue in agriculture, driving the search for sustainable alternatives to conventional irrigation practices. This study investigates the potential of secondary treated wastewater by activated sludge (TW2) as a nutrient source for hydroponic cultivation of rocket (Eruca sativa) using a passive wick system. Several growth and biochemical indicators were monitored to...
The increasing frequency and intensity of climate-induced hazards have underscored the urgent need for integrated, context-specific strategies that enhance the resilience of vulnerable territories. Among the most promising responses are ecosystem-based adaptation (EBA) and nature-based solutions (NBS), which leverage the inherent capacities of natural systems to buffer communities against...
