Tunisia’s Vulnerable Groups Bear the Brunt of Climate Change The water crisis will disproportionately impact impoverished communities, even in non-agricultural societies. For instance, the recent ban on washing … Countries: Tunisia - May 15, 2023
Tunisia Water Report Prof Thameur CHAIBI is a Director of Research at the National Research Institute for Rural Engineering water and Forestry, Tunis, Tunisia. He has … Countries: Tunisia - March 4, 2020
Water Resources in Tunisia Surface water resources are also constrained by the irregularity in rainfall between months and years. Moreover, surface water resources have a very … Countries: Tunisia - March 4, 2020
Water Quality in Tunisia Surface water quality varies across Tunisia, with the highest quality having salinity less than 1.5 grams per litre (g/L) and representing 72% of … Countries: Tunisia - March 4, 2020
Water Use in Tunisia Agriculture is the sector with by far the largest consumptive water use and withdrawal. Irrigation requirements are highly variable from year to year, … Countries: Tunisia - March 4, 2020
Water Infrastructure in Tunisia The Tunisian government has made significant efforts since independence in 1956 to mobilize water resources by building large and small dams, … Countries: Tunisia - March 4, 2020
Water Management in Tunisia Many activities related to water resources management are the responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries (MARHP) and … Countries: Tunisia - March 4, 2020
Water Challenges in Tunisia Inefficient water use: network leakages, agricultural waste … Countries: Tunisia - March 4, 2020
Shared Water Resources in Tunisia The major North-Western Sahara Aquifer System covers over 1 million km2, of which 700,000 are in Algeria, 80,000 in Tunisia and 250,000 in Libya. Countries: Tunisia - March 4, 2020
What Does the Future Hold for Water in Tunisia? With below 500 m3/cap/yr, Tunisia is facing a serious water deficiency. Groundwater extraction often exceeds natural recharge, resulting in a … Countries: Tunisia - March 4, 2020
