Nearly two thirds of Moroccans want their government to take immediate action to curb climate change, even if it comes at an economic cost, according to a new survey by Afrobarometer.
The survey, conducted in February 2024 among 1,200 adults, found that 68 percent believe authorities should act now to limit climate change, even if measures are expensive or lead to job losses or other economic damage.
A majority of respondents placed primary responsibility on wealthy nations. About 59 percent said rich or developed countries bear the main responsibility for addressing climate change, while 88 percent said those countries must take action immediately. Roughly 90 percent said rich nations should provide climate assistance to Morocco.
Support for specific policy responses was also high. The survey found that 92 percent back government pressure on developed countries for support, 91 percent support investment in climate resilient infrastructure, and 77 percent favour requiring cleaner fuel use in ovens. Seventy percent supported banning tree cutting for heating or charcoal.
The findings come as climate impacts intensify. About 86 percent of respondents said drought has worsened in their area over the past decade, while 65 percent reported declining crop yields.
Among respondents aware of climate change, 76 percent said it has made life worse in Morocco, up from 49 percent in 2018, pointing to a sharp rise in perceived climate stress.
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