UK- based survey ranks Tunisian beaches 2nd finest among world’s top 20

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- A survey carried out by the UK- based Kelkoo travel agency ranks Tunisian beaches 2nd in the world after Bulgaria’s Black Sea beaches; Rio de Janeiro is ranked third.

The survey which is quoted by the Daily Mirror, reports that Sydney’s beaches have lost the favors of British travelers….

Tunisia joins international “Blue Flag” program

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- According to the Tunisian official news agency TAP, Tunisia is the third African country to have joined the “Blue Flag” program after South Africa and Morocco.

With an aim to preserving the coastline and setting up the foundations of sustainable development, the ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development has set up a program to create …

Tunisia to create organic gardens in 500 primary schools

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The Association of the Mediterranean Sustainable Development Network (AREMEDD) held on Saturday an awareness event on biological diversity, at the Mediterranean Garden in Montplaisir, Tunis.

The Executive Secretary of the International Convention on Biological Diversity Mr. Ahmed Joghlef and several representatives of active structures in this sector took part in the event which as chaired …

Kelibia hosts marine environmental protection event

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- As part of the program “a clan sea for all”, the Association of the Mediterranean Network for Sustainable Development held on Monday in the coastal town Kelibia an event in which Tunisian and Mediterranean associations for the protection of environment as well as representatives of public institutions took part.

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Tunisia ratifies Arab Environment Fund statutes

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- During a ceremony held at the premises of the Arab League general secretariat in Cairo, Tunisia’s Ambassador in Cairo and Permanent Delegate to the Arab League ratified on behalf of Tunisia, the statutes of the Arab Environment Fund.

Dr. Mohamed Al Twaijri, Arab …

Tunisia: Hot weather spell will last until Friday

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- Following a spell of warm weather, the Tunisian Weather authority has announced that as of Wednesday evening temperatures will rise in many regions of the country to over 40 degrees Celsius accompanied by Sirocco winds.

The hot weather spell is expected to last until …

Discussion Forums: major environmental issues aired on Tunisian TV and radio

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The building of an economy resting on the preservation of environment and guaranteeing sustainable development, have become priorities in Tunisia .

The recent dialogue forum led by the Environment and Sustainable Development Minister provided the opportunity  for those present at the studio and Tunisian viewers at home to voice their expectations and suggestions to improve …

Tunisia ranked second in phosphate production

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- According to the Tunisian official news agency TAP, Tunisia is one of the leading countries in phosphate production. It was recently ranked as the world’s second producer in tri- super phosphate (TSP), third in standard phosphate (DPA) and the fourth in Phosphoric acid production.

Most of Tunisia’s phosphate production can be found in Metlaoui in …

Tunisia, Saudi agreement to protect gulf of Tunis from sea erosion

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- A convention between Tunisia and the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) was signed, on Thursday. Under the agreement Saudi Arabia Fund for Development will help finance a project to protect the Gulf of Tunis from sea erosion.

The convention was signed by Mr. Mohamed Nouri Jouini, Minister of Development and International Co-operation and Mr. Ibrahim …

Hammamet seeks to preserve its water heritage

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The Hammamet’s Association of Environmental Education (AERE) is organizing  from July 4 to 18 July an event where a dozen of Tunisians and foreign volunteers are working to set up an educational journey for the discovery of the water heritage in the forest area of “Ain El Faouara” in Hammamet known for its significant …