Usage of Cloud Computing for natural resource management: Perception of Moroccan public administration in oasis areas

Abstract

In Morocco, human activities impact negatively natural resources, and the management of these resources remains difficult considering the multitude of actors, the non-coordination of users and exploiters and the non-sharing of information with actors. All this confronts us with great challenges that can lead to bad results and sometimes even to the depletion of certain resources in specific areas. Nowadays, with new computer technologies, such as Cloud Computing, GIS, IoT, etc., several researchers around the world have focused on the use and management of natural resources. In this work, we will present a literature review of existing work and we describe a theoretical architecture. Also, we present the results of interviews and surveys conducted with actors operating in the management of natural resources in oasis areas, providing answers based on new trends in information technology, especially Cloud Computing.