Khalid Bencherif

This project explores the human impact of climate change through Morocco’s disappearing oases of Tafilalt, interweaving personal narrative with investigative journalism to document how environmental degradation intersects with social inequality. Beginning with the author’s intimate connection to Tafilalt, the narrative chronicles how rising temperatures and persistent drought are transforming this ancient landscape while serving as a microcosm of global climate injustice. The investigation combines personal storytelling from the author’s knowledge of oasis life with extensive research across Morocco, Africa, the Middle East, and European communities, gathering stories of climate displacement, adaptation, and resilience. Expert perspectives from climate scientists, sociologists, and policymakers also provide crucial context and analysis. Bridging memoir and research, the project documents how the communities least responsible for environmental damage often bear its heaviest burdens, contributing to our understanding of climate justice while inspiring action toward a more equitable future.