SWOT analysis of the integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) in Marchica Lagoon Ecosystem, Morocco
This study consists to conduct an environmental SWOT analysis to assess Marchica lagoon and its watershed within the framework of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM). Recognized as a Ramsar site since 2005, the lagoon is located on the eastern Mediterranean coast of Morocco and offers a variet...
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| author | Oujidi Bouchra Aitali Rajaa El Bouch Mohammed Layachi Mostafa Kabriti Mohamed Abid Abdeslam El Ouamari Najib Skalli Ali Chahban Mohammed Akodad Mustapha Bazairi Hocein Mhammdi Nadia Dekkaki Hinde Cherkaoui Snoussi Maria |
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| description | This study consists to conduct an environmental SWOT analysis to assess Marchica lagoon and its watershed within the framework of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM). Recognized as a Ramsar site since 2005, the lagoon is located on the eastern Mediterranean coast of Morocco and offers a variety of ecosystem services. In response to substantial anthropogenic stress, the Moroccan government initiated a restoration plan since 2010 aimed at safeguarding these ecosystem services. Our analysis reveals that, despite restoration efforts, the lagoon is still adversely impacted by its watershed, including the discharge of wastewater, sometimes untreated. A significant environmental limitation identified is the inadequate integration of the “watershed-lagoon” spatial dimension in the lagoon’s management. Consequently, we recommend for the implementation of restoration measures upstream, especially in regions that exert influence on the lagoon. These actions are crucial to ensuring compliance with the spatial integration principles of the ICZM Protocol under the Barcelona Convention, promoting a more holistic and effective approach to ecosystem management. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-62ac315f1a944da38ba557ed64297f912024-03-22T07:55:56ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422024-01-015020200210.1051/e3sconf/202450202002e3sconf_iccr2023_02002SWOT analysis of the integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) in Marchica Lagoon Ecosystem, MoroccoOujidi Bouchra0Aitali Rajaa1El Bouch Mohammed2Layachi Mostafa3Kabriti Mohamed4Abid Abdeslam5El Ouamari Najib6Skalli Ali7Chahban Mohammed8Akodad Mustapha9Bazairi Hocein10Mhammdi Nadia11Dekkaki Hinde Cherkaoui12Snoussi Maria13GEOPAC Research Center, Geophysics and Natural Hazards Laboratory, Scientific Institute, Mohammed V University in RabatGEOPAC Research Center, Geophysics and Natural Hazards Laboratory, Scientific Institute, Mohammed V University in RabatNational Laboratory for Studies and Pollution Monitoring (LNESP)National Institute of Fisheries Research (INRH)National Laboratory for Studies and Pollution Monitoring (LNESP)National Laboratory for Studies and Pollution Monitoring (LNESP)National Institute of Fisheries Research (INRH)Laboratory OLMAN-BPGE, Multidisciplinary Faculty of Nador, Mohamed First University in OujdaLaboratory OLMAN-BPGE, Multidisciplinary Faculty of Nador, Mohamed First University in OujdaLaboratory OLMAN-BPGE, Multidisciplinary Faculty of Nador, Mohamed First University in OujdaFaculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in RabatGEOPAC Research Center, Geophysics and Natural Hazards Laboratory, Scientific Institute, Mohammed V University in RabatLaboratory of Research and Development in Engineering Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology of Al Hoceima, Abdelmalek Essaadi University in TetouanGEOPAC Research Center, Geophysics and Natural Hazards Laboratory, Scientific Institute, Mohammed V University in RabatThis study consists to conduct an environmental SWOT analysis to assess Marchica lagoon and its watershed within the framework of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM). Recognized as a Ramsar site since 2005, the lagoon is located on the eastern Mediterranean coast of Morocco and offers a variety of ecosystem services. In response to substantial anthropogenic stress, the Moroccan government initiated a restoration plan since 2010 aimed at safeguarding these ecosystem services. Our analysis reveals that, despite restoration efforts, the lagoon is still adversely impacted by its watershed, including the discharge of wastewater, sometimes untreated. A significant environmental limitation identified is the inadequate integration of the “watershed-lagoon” spatial dimension in the lagoon’s management. Consequently, we recommend for the implementation of restoration measures upstream, especially in regions that exert influence on the lagoon. These actions are crucial to ensuring compliance with the spatial integration principles of the ICZM Protocol under the Barcelona Convention, promoting a more holistic and effective approach to ecosystem management.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2024/32/e3sconf_iccr2023_02002.pdf |
| spellingShingle | Oujidi Bouchra Aitali Rajaa El Bouch Mohammed Layachi Mostafa Kabriti Mohamed Abid Abdeslam El Ouamari Najib Skalli Ali Chahban Mohammed Akodad Mustapha Bazairi Hocein Mhammdi Nadia Dekkaki Hinde Cherkaoui Snoussi Maria SWOT analysis of the integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) in Marchica Lagoon Ecosystem, Morocco E3S Web of Conferences |
| title | SWOT analysis of the integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) in Marchica Lagoon Ecosystem, Morocco |
| title_full | SWOT analysis of the integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) in Marchica Lagoon Ecosystem, Morocco |
| title_fullStr | SWOT analysis of the integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) in Marchica Lagoon Ecosystem, Morocco |
| title_full_unstemmed | SWOT analysis of the integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) in Marchica Lagoon Ecosystem, Morocco |
| title_short | SWOT analysis of the integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) in Marchica Lagoon Ecosystem, Morocco |
| title_sort | swot analysis of the integrated coastal zone management iczm in marchica lagoon ecosystem morocco |
| url | https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2024/32/e3sconf_iccr2023_02002.pdf |
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