AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate Pressure: Tunisia recorded its hottest summer since 1950, with average temperatures 2.9°C above the 1991–2020 norm and prolonged heatwaves adding strain to homes and the power grid. Clean Energy: A new study says solar power, hydropower and pumped storage could supply all of Tunisia’s electricity by 2050, reducing reliance on imported gas. The 2027 Finance Bill also proposes tax breaks for storage batteries and lower duties on solar equipment, pending approval. Climate Adaptation: The Sahara and Sahel Observatory and France’s development agency have launched an 18-month project to assess how farmers can adapt to drought, water scarcity and land degradation. Flood Readiness: Béja has begun clearing wadis, drainage channels and hydraulic structures ahead of the rainy season to reduce flood risks. Mediterranean Wildlife: Researchers say warming beaches are shifting the sex balance of loggerhead turtle hatchlings, making the species a warning sign of climate change across the Mediterranean.
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