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Urbanization and growth raised ecological footprints in Morocco

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Aerial photograph of a dense urban cityscape with tall buildings, streets, and a prominent circular plaza or roundabout in the center, surrounded by arid terrain and visible urban sprawl extending to the horizon.
Research area:Environmental ScienceEconomics and EconometricsEnvironmental Impact and Sustainability

What the study found

The study found that ecological footprints in Morocco rose with urbanization, technical progress, trade openness, and economic growth. The authors describe these anthropogenic processes as having a positive contribution to environmental alteration and as unsustainable in the Moroccan context.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors say the work is important because Morocco is facing climate change pressures, development challenges, and a lack of studies that clarify the causal effects of environmental degradation. They conclude that this evidence can help inform policy responses at the individual, organizational, and governmental levels.

What the researchers tested

The researchers conducted a STIRPAT analysis, a framework used to examine how human activities affect environmental impact, in Morocco from 1970 to 2023. They used four cointegration approaches: ARDL, FMOLS, DOLS, and CCR.

What worked and what didn't

Across the analysis, urbanization was associated with higher ecological footprints of production. Technical progress was associated with higher ecological footprints of consumption. Trade openness was associated with higher ecological footprints of imports, and economic growth was associated with higher ecological footprints of exports.

What to keep in mind

The summary provided does not describe detailed limitations, uncertainty ranges, or alternative explanations. It also focuses on Morocco, so the findings are presented as specific to that context in the available abstract.

Key points

  • Urbanization, technical progress, trade openness, and economic growth were linked to higher ecological footprints in Morocco.
  • The study examined Morocco over the period 1970 to 2023.
  • The analysis used STIRPAT and four cointegration methods: ARDL, FMOLS, DOLS, and CCR.
  • The authors describe the identified anthropogenic processes as unsustainable in the Moroccan context.
  • The abstract says the findings may help guide policy responses at multiple levels.

Disclosure

Research title:
Urbanization and growth raised ecological footprints in Morocco
Authors:
El Asli hamdi, Madane Youness, Azeroual Mohamed
Publication date:
2026-02-23
DOI:
10.46488/nept.2026.v25i01.d1825
OpenAlex record:
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