Morocco's coastal tourism jobs will shrink by a third as the climate warms
What happened
The World Bank calculated how climate change will affect Morocco's coastal tourism. It turns out that by 2035, tourist spending could drop by up to 18%, and jobs by 32%.
Why it matters
This paper puts a concrete number on a future climate risk for a specific economy. Morocco has bet heavily on its 'blue economy,' with coastal tourism as a major part of it. This finding means those plans now face a measurable headwind, forcing a re-evaluation of investment and development strategies.
The signal
Watch for Morocco to shift its 'blue economy' investments away from coastal tourism and into other sectors, or to announce new climate adaptation plans for its coastlines.