Navigating Change: Enhancing Transportation Resilience in the Face of Climate Change - A Moroccan Case Study

Climate change manifested through extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and rising sea levels, poses significant threats to transportation infrastructure, disrupts services, and raises safety concerns with dangerous repercussions on the broader economic sector. Drawing insights from the Moroccan Ministry of Equipment and Water on climate change and resilience, we delve into the unique challenges and vulnerabilities faced by the transportation sector in Morocco amidst a changing climate. The study explores advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision, to mitigate the impacts of climate change on transportation safety. Emphasizing the need for foresighted measures, we explore applications such as computer vision for weather pattern recognition by analyzing satellite imagery and real-time monitoring via video feeds. This approach enables accurate and timely predictions of extreme weather events, facilitating improved preparedness and response strategies. The findings contribute to the broader discourse on climate change adaptation and sustainable development, offering a nuanced perspective based on the specific realities of the Moroccan transportation scene.