Tunisia is increasingly facing the impacts of climate change, including rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and erratic rainfall patterns. These changes exacerbate water scarcity, putting pressure on agriculture, ecosystems, and available water supply. To address these challenges, FutureWater, in collaboration with the Shiraka Programme and Tunisian authorities, is conducting two-phase hands-on trainings to strengthen capacity in integrated water, energy, food, and environment (WEFE) management. The program combines hands-on exercises, remote sensing data applications, and stakeholder discussions to enhance data-driven decision-making and institutional coordination. These efforts aim to improve sustainable water management in Tunisia, fostering resilience to climate change and promoting informed policy and practice across sectors.
The project aims to strengthen the capacity of Tunisia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries in integrated water, energy, food, and enviornment (WEFE) management to promote sustainable and climate-resilient development. Through the Shiraka Programme, stakeholders are trained in analysing water flows, sectoral trade-offs, and synergies using tools such as REWAS (Real Water Savings in Agricultural Systems), Follow the Water, and REWEFe (Rapid Evaluation of Water-Energy-Food-ecosystem nexus) developed by FutureWater in collaboration with FAO and partners. The training sessions combine hands-on exercises, remote sensing data applications, and participatory discussions to enhance data-driven decision-making and institutional coordination in light of water scarcity and climate change.
