In this episode of The Conversation Weekly, we hear about the importance of Marrakech’s old medina to Islamic heritage and what’s happening to its network of traditional artisans.
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The World Bank and IMF need to continue evolving if they are to remain fit for purpose in the 21st century.
Morocco is grappling not just with the loss of lives from the recent earthquake, but with the destruction of its cultural heritage – a 12th century mosque in the village of Tinmel is among them.
A scholar who has been working in Marrakech writes about the artisan communities, which have maintained the city’s architectural rich heritage for generations and have been hit hard by the earthquake.
Morocco’s law combines with a strongly conservative society to create a real sense of danger among LGBTIQ people.
Meet Bhokal, who has already lost so much due to environmental disasters, and who needs the Paris agreement to be a success.
The Paris agreement may be in force, but that doesn’t mean the world agrees on climate change.
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Assistant Professor of Art History, Southern Methodist University
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Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Management, North South University
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Professor, Université Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah
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Professor of Intersectional Justice, UCL
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Researcher Professor of Heritage Studies, Université Mohammed V de Rabat
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Host, The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation
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Professor/Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancement of Scholarship, University of Pretoria