Exploring the Interconnection Between Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Climate Change, and Natural Resource Degradation in the Central Region of Morocco

Climate change presents a significant challenge in Morocco, where the difficult dynamics of greenhouse gas emissions, meteorological variability, and natural resource degradation intersect. This study offers a comprehensive analysis of these interconnected phenomena, drawing on the multidisciplinary knowledge of climate science, environmental research, and resource management. Using a diverse dataset, including temperature and precipitation data, remote sensing images, and greenhouse gas measurements, we examined the spatiotemporal evolution of climate variables over the past century. Our results showed a complex pattern of temperature fluctuations and precipitation trends, with remarkable increases in maximum and minimum temperatures and a perceptible decline in precipitation over the observation period. In addition, our assessment of greenhouse gas concentrations, particularly CO2 and CH4, highlights the importance of atmospheric monitoring to understand the dynamics of meteorological exchanges. Continuous measurements from the Atlas Mohammed V Observatory show high seasonal and interannual variability, with an observed increase in CO2 and CH4 concentrations over the last five years. This study also highlights the significant effects of climate change on land degradation, deforestation, and soil erosion. Rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns exacerbate environmental pressures, disrupting ecosystems and compromising socioeconomic resilience.