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Stories from a Changing Tunisia

Across Tunisia, the relentless pressures of climate change are reshaping lives and landscapes. From dwindling water resources to rising sea levels, communities are grappling with unprecedented challenges, forcing adaptation, resilience, and sometimes, heartbreaking choices. Explore the stories of those on the front lines.

Djerba: The Ancient Wisdom of Water Harvesting

For years, water cuts have disrupted the rhythm of daily life on the island of Djerba. Discover how a local association is turning to the past, restoring colonial-era public water cisterns (‘fsegui’) as a vital response to global warming and increasing water stress.

El Faouar: A Desert Community Adrift

In the Kebili governorate, the confluence of water scarcity, encroaching desert sands, and declining date palm production has pushed the population of El Faouar to the brink. Witness the impossible situation locals face as they are forced to abandon their homes and seek new horizons in the face of a bleak future.

Kerkennah: When the Sea Claims the Land

Ignoring the warnings, the government now faces the stark reality of rising water levels threatening to submerge the archipelago of Kerkennah. Experience the dramatic night of the 26-27 November 2024, when the sea surged to unprecedented heights, leaving residents facing an uncertain future as their land disappears beneath the waves.

These are stories of struggle, innovation, and the urgent need for action in the face of a changing climate. Dive deeper into the human impact of environmental shifts in Tunisia.

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