VOICED : Morocco's oases fight back creeping desert sands

The video discusses the impact of global warming on Tafilalet, a town in southeastern Morocco, where desertification is threatening the local ecosystem. Historical droughts have led to migration and economic decline, particularly in agriculture. Oasis, once a natural barrier against desertification, are drying up due to climate change. Hassan Sadak is working to rehabilitate land by growing dates, while the Moroccan government has launched the Green Morocco project to restore palm groves. The COP 22 Climate Conference will address global oasis preservation, with Morocco sharing its experiences and plans.

What has been a significant consequence of global warming in Tafilalet?

• Improved agriculture

• Increased rainfall

• Desert encroachment

• Population growth

Why did many inhabitants of the region migrate elsewhere?

• To find better educational opportunities

• Due to frequent floods

• Because of severe droughts

• To escape political unrest

What variety of dates is Hassan Sadak focusing on cultivating?

• Deglet Noor

• Barhi

• Medjool

• Khadrawy

What was the goal of the Green Morocco project launched in 2008?

• To promote renewable energy

• To develop urban infrastructure

• To restore palm groves and rebuild agriculture

• To increase tourism

What will Morocco present at the COP 22 Climate Conference?

• Proposals for new energy sources

• Plans to reduce carbon emissions

• Strategies to safeguard oases worldwide

• Initiatives to increase industrial output