Moroccan researchers have produced approximately 17,000 scientific publications addressing water-related concerns, constituting 22 percent of the total scientific production listed in the international database.
The findings were announced on Saturday during a gathering of Moroccan and international experts in Rabat, convened to deliberate on “Sustainable Water Management, towards an Innovative and Resilient Model.”
This extensive scientific output, originating from an expansive network of 11 research structures housing over 201 research professors and 350 doctoral students within the Moroccan Universities, signifies a concerted effort to address the critical challenges surrounding water scarcity and resource management, said Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation, Abdellatif Miraoui, highlighted the nation’s academic prowess.
Miraoui emphasized the paramount importance of intensifying scientific endeavors in the face of a climate crisis marked by upheaval and rapid changes.
He stressed the necessity of employing science and technology to confront climatic challenges and optimize water resource utilization, aligning with Morocco’s strategic policies aimed at fortifying water infrastructure and supporting scientific research across various dimensions of water.
Plans are underway to further strengthen research capabilities through thematic institutes focusing on crucial topics, particularly water governance, and establish a dedicated thematic research institute solely focused on water.
Nawal Gharmili Sefrioui, President of the Mohammedia School of Engineers Association, further emphasized the urgency of addressing water resource management in Morocco.
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