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Part IV
Morocco’s Decarbonization Pathway Part II: Updated Decarbonization Scenarios
Authors
Rim Berahab
Chami Abdelilah
Derj Atar
Hammi Ibtissem
Morazzo Mariano
Naciri Yassine
Afaf Zarkik
with the technical support of AFRY
July 9, 2021
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Economy
Sectorial policies and structural transformation
Commodities & Energy
Natural Resources
Energy transition and Renewables
Climate change and biodiversity
Maghreb
Africa

The consequences of climate change are becoming progressively more visible in Morocco. Changes in rainfall patterns and drought, increases in average temperatures and heatwaves, flooding, and rising sea levels are increasingly affecting several regions. Yet, Morocco has a relatively low greenhouse gas (GHG) emission rate, compared to other countries. In 20162, Morocco’s total GHG emissions reached 86127.7 gigagram of carbon dioxide equivalent (Gg CO2-eq), totaling around 0.2% of global GHG emissions. However, emission levels are anticipated to increase significantly in the coming decades as a result of the country’s continuing economic development.

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