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sadok.debbabi
on Fri, 10/16/2026 - 17:58
General Information
Period covered
IUCN Constituent
Notre Grand Bleu
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Member organisation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
| Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec | Activities Overview | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2a
3b
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Capacity building
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Strengthening scientific monitoring through training Tunisian NGOs and researchers on Posidonia monitoring via a standardized protocol under the IMAP framework, organized by the Ministry of Environment in Tunisia, SPA/RAC, WWF, and Notre Grand Bleu
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Completed
|
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1a
3a
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Policy influencing/advocacy
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Submission of a draft law to specifically protect Posidonia in Tunisia and integrate it into existing legislative and regulatory frameworks.
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On-going
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1a
3a
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Policy influencing/advocacy
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An exchange between Tunisian and French MPs to consolidate and strengthen the legal framework and policy measures for the protection of Posidonia in Tunisia.
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Planned
|
|
1c
2a
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Scientific/technical activities
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Continuous annual monitoring of Posidonia seagrass meadows across 8 key coastal sites in Tunisia, funded by SPA/RAC within the framework of the Integrated Monitoring and Assessment Programme (IMAP).
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Planned
|
|
1e
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Education/Communication/Raising awareness
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Implementation of an annual environmental education program including Kids Camps on various topics, school visits, and the installation of awareness panels regarding Posidonia banquettes in hotel zones to educate local communities and tourists.
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Completed
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Actors involved in this resolution
| IUCN Members | IUCN Commissions | IUCN Secretariat | Other non-IUCN related organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Association de Continuité de Générations ( Tunisia )
Association Tunisienne de la Vie Sauvage ( Tunisia )
Association Tunisienne de Taxonomie ( Tunisia )
Ministère de l'Environnement ( Tunisia )
Notre Grand Bleu ( Tunisia )
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No IUCN Commissions involved
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Yes
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Challenges / lessons learned
| Challenges / lessons learned | Description |
|---|---|
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Coordination issues
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Administrative and legislative processes require lengthy validation timelines, highlighting the need for continuous engagement with decision-makers. Additionally, long-term monitoring across multiple sites requires sustained financial and logistical resources, as well as strengthened coordination among national institutions, scientific partners, and local NGOs. |
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