Australia: 3a. Bilateral (Morocco) - Deliberative Process Part 2

Environment   Oct 23, 2017 by Niluni Madanayake- Pimlico

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What are the similarities and differences in your findings?

Analysing and comparing the blogs between Australia and Morocco regarding the interpretation of the activity Indigenous People and Climate Change was very intriguing. The two blogs had more differences than similarities, which is great as it shows multiple perspectives of the same concept. Both groups highlighted important points. The Australian group explained the contradictory views of the indigenous peoples in respect to the scientific community, regarding what effects of climate change are more important than others. Also, a brilliant constructive point was put forward by the Moroccan group about educating the Indigenous community on their rights so they learn to respect and make use of these privileges.

Although this perspective was from one indigenous community and may have been biased, it was found out through extensive research that this reflected the view of most indigenous groups throughout Australia so both groups agreed that these were good representations of the Indigenous Peoples perspectives on climate change.

What may be missing from your analysis?

Nevertheless, sometimes it was unclear if what was stated in the blogs were a result of personal opinion or evidence from sources used. The addition of references to information from designated sources would enhance the blog’s credibility. But overall, these blogs expanded our knowledge and opened our minds to different views, amazing work.

Conference

The connection was poor in the Moroccan conference with Australia, but we managed to pick up some key points in relation to the similarities and differences between the problems we are facing and the solutions implemented. We learnt that in Morocco’s droughts were destroying crops and thus putting stress on the country’s economy. According to the World Bank Organisation, the brunt of this was felt in 2015 and the following year, when the rate of economic growth fell to 1.5% as a result of a severe drought(The World Bank Organisation, 2016). We are facing a similar problem in Australia as the regional GDP in the Southern Murray Darling Basin fell 5.7 percent below its prediction as a cause of droughts in the area(Steffen, 2015). However, the increasing rate of unemployment due to this was more of a prominent problem than the effect of drought on food production in Australia.

Another important point that was noted were the actions they were taking to achieve green energy goals in Morocco. In the conference, it was explained that they were investing a large amount of resources into solar power, which conveys their commitment to these sustainable goals. According to World bank Organisation, “Morocco aims to generate 52% of its electricity needs from renewable energy by 2030, and is stimulating local manufacturing with a target of sourcing 35% of the second phase of the NOOR concentrated solar plant from local producers.” (The World Bank Organisation, 2016). Morocco is clearly leading by example, and it is essential that we act quickly and follow in their footsteps.

Bibliography

Steffen, P. W. (2015). Climate Change and Drought in Australia . Retrieved from Climate Council : http://www.climatecouncil.org.au/uploads/37d4a0d2a372656332d75d0163d9e8b8.pdf

The World Bank Organisation. (2016, November 17). 5 things Morocco is doing about Climate Change. Retrieved from The World Bank : http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2016/11/17/5-things-morocco-is-doing-about-climate-change

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