Before it fades

To fulfill their function as islands of biodiversity and barriers against desertification, oases depend on a delicate balance of three elements: abundant water supplies, good quality soil and date palms. In Morocco, devastating human activity and global warming are currently disrupting this ecosystem. About two-thirds of Morocco's oasis habitat has disappeared in the last century due to factors such as steadily rising temperatures, fires and water shortages. The degradation of the oases, in turn, produces an impact on the population, causing a decrease in agricultural production, poverty and migratory phenomena. The jury appreciated the project for the capillary study of a vanishing environment.

This project by M'hammed Kilito was carried out with the support of the VII Mentor Program and Visura.

Regional Winner of the Long Term Projects Category Award - Africa