Implementation of Climate Change Adaptation: A Case Study of Swiria Qedima Beach, Morocco

Sara LOURAIBI

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Implementation of Climate Change Adaptation: A Case Study of Swiria Qedima Beach, Morocco

Authors:

Sara LOURAIBI

Publisher:

Territoires, Environnement et Développement (TED)

Journal:

Territoires, Environnement et Développement (TED) Vol.5 Issue 1, pp.129-134

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2026

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001845386

pISSN:

2820-7173

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Abstract:

 This study examines the political implementation processes of climate change adaptation in Morocco’s coastal Swiria Qedima beach, analyzing the contrasting case studies from the Atlantic coast. Through the lens of performative governance mechanisms, the study explores the institutionalization of coastal adaptation policies, transitioning from international frameworks to local governance. The paper identifies how vulnerabilities to marine submersion and coastal erosion are manifested differently across local contexts. A growing "new public management of coastal risks" emerges, integrating climate change strategies into existing governance frameworks through innovative strategies such as relocation and strategic withdrawal. Using a mixed-methods approach (including interviews, observations, and questionnaires in Swiria Qedima), community perspectives on climate adaptation are captured. This research contributes to understanding how performative governance and public action can address climate challenges in vulnerable coastal regions.

Article Details

Implementation of Climate Change Adaptation: A Case Study of Swiria Qedima Beach, Morocco

Authors:

Sara LOURAIBI

Publisher:

Territoires, Environnement et Développement (TED)

Journal:

Territoires, Environnement et Développement (TED) Vol.5 Issue 1, pp.129-134

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2026

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001845386

pISSN:

2820-7173

Climate change

Morocco

adaptation strategies

Climate Change

Adaptation

Performative Governance

Coastal Risks

Institutionalization

Public Action Strategies

Resilient Communities

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Article Details

Authors: Sara LOURAIBI

Publisher: Territoires, Environnement et Développement (TED)

Journal: Territoires, Environnement et Développement (TED) Vol.5 Issue 1, pp.129-134

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 4/2026

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001845386

pISSN: 2820-7173

Issues

Authors:

Sara LOURAIBI

Publisher:

Territoires, Environnement et Développement (TED)

Journal:

Territoires, Environnement et Développement (TED) Vol.5 Issue 1, pp.129-134

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2026

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001845386

pISSN:

2820-7173