AGP Executive Report

Record Heat: Tunisia’s summer 2026 was the hottest since records began in 1950, averaging 2.9°C above the 1991–2020 norm. Prolonged heatwaves and hot nights drove electricity demand to unprecedented levels, renewing calls to rethink energy policy. Climate Adaptation: France’s AFD and the Sahara and Sahel Observatory have launched an 18-month, €150,000 project to document farmers’ responses to drought, water scarcity and land degradation, and share recommendations with policymakers. Flood Readiness: Civil Protection tested emergency coordination in Siliana with a drill simulating more than 100 mm of rain and flooding in 40 homes. The exercise comes amid severe weather risks across the region. Waste Management: Béja plans dedicated construction-waste disposal sites, prioritising abandoned quarries and state-owned land to curb illegal dumping. Crop Damage: Hail in Kasserine caused major damage to olive groves, vegetables and fruit trees.

Flood Preparedness: Civil Protection tested Siliana’s response to extreme rain with a drill simulating the overflow of Oued El Aksab and flooding in 40 homes. Waste Management: Béja plans dedicated construction-waste sites, prioritizing abandoned quarries and state land to curb illegal dumping. Climate Risks: Researcher Houcine Rhili warned Tunisia could face an unusually warm, rainy autumn and winter, raising questions about managing heavy rainfall. Hail has already damaged olive groves, vegetables and fruit trees in Kasserine. Circular Economy: Bousalem-based Recyglass is seeking to expand glass collection and processing; recycled glass can reduce energy use and emissions in manufacturing.

Waste Management: Béja is planning dedicated construction-waste disposal sites, prioritising abandoned quarries and aiming to give each municipality a designated location to curb illegal dumping. Climate and Water: Tunisian researcher Houcine Rhili warns that a warmer, rainier autumn and winter may lie ahead, raising concerns about the country’s readiness to manage heavy rainfall and capture water rather than lose it. Circular Economy: Bousalem-based Recyglass plans to expand glass collection and processing; recycled glass cullet can reduce the energy needed for glassmaking and cut emissions. Agriculture: Hail in Kasserine has damaged olive groves, vegetables and fruit trees, underscoring the risks severe weather poses to local crops.

Weather: Tuesday evening brings localized thundershowers to Tunisia’s far south, with denser clouds in the southeast. Earlier heavy rain damaged olive groves, vegetables and fruit trees in Kasserine, underscoring risks to crops as the country braces for more unsettled weather. Climate Preparedness: Researcher Houcine Rhili expects a warm, rainy autumn and winter and warned that Tunisia must prepare to capture rainfall and limit losses. Tunisia says it needs $55 billion by 2035 to finance climate projects. Recycling: Bousalem-based Recyglass is seeking to expand its glass-waste collection and processing; recycled glass can reduce energy use and emissions in manufacturing. Cleaner Transport: Sfax Municipality has received two electric cars from the National Agency for Energy Management.

Weather: Tunisia’s Tuesday evening forecast calls for localized thunderstorms in the far south, with denser clouds possible in the southeast. Climate Outlook: Researcher Houcine Rhili expects a warmer, rainier autumn and winter, and warns Tunisia must be ready to capture heavy rainfall rather than let water go to waste. Farm Impacts: Hail damaged crops in Kasserine, with reported losses of 50% to 70% and olive losses above 70% in Sbiba. The agricultural disaster fund does not cover hail damage, leaving farmers exposed. Climate Finance: Tunisia says it needs to mobilize $55 billion by 2035 for climate projects.

Weather and Water: Development and water researcher Houcine Rhili warns Tunisia could face an unusually warm, rainy autumn and winter, raising questions about whether the country can capture heavy rainfall and limit losses. Monday’s forecast called for scattered, occasionally thundery rain in the south. Farm Damage: Hail in Kasserine has damaged olive groves, vegetables and fruit trees, with reported losses of 50–70% in affected areas and more than 70% of the olive harvest in Sbiba. Climate Finance: Tunisia says it needs $55 billion by 2035 to fund climate projects, underscoring the challenge of preparing for climate impacts. Cleaner Transport: Sfax Municipality received two electric cars from the National Agency for Energy Management, a small step toward lower-emission local transport.

Farm Damage: Hail in Kasserine damaged olive groves, vegetables and fruit trees, with losses estimated at 50% to 70%; olive losses in Sbiba exceeded 70%. Farmers say hail damage is not covered by the disaster compensation fund. Flood Risk: Heavy rain of up to 70 mm was forecast for Jendouba, Béja, Bizerte and Greater Tunis, as unsettled weather swept across the north. Climate Funding: Tunisia is seeking to mobilise climate finance, with $55 billion needed for its projects by 2035. Cleaner Transport: Sfax Municipality received two electric cars from the National Agency for Energy Management to cut fuel use and emissions; two charging points are already installed. Sustainable Building: Tunisian entrepreneur Abdelmalek Ghannam won a UN-Habitat award for turning quarry and mining waste into affordable building materials designed to withstand climate impacts.

Weather: Tunisia’s Sunday forecast calls for scattered late-night rain, with heavier cloud cover in the far south; the north’s seas are expected to be rough. Crop Damage: Hail and heavy rain damaged olive groves, vegetables and fruit trees in Kasserine, with losses estimated at 50–70% and olive losses exceeding 70% in Sbiba. Farmers say the disaster compensation fund does not cover hail damage. Cleaner Transport: Sfax municipality received two electric cars from the National Agency for Energy Management to cut fuel use and emissions. The national programme also supports electric bicycles and plans new charging stations. Climate Finance: Tunisia says it needs $55 billion by 2035 for climate projects and is seeking to mobilise more funding.

Severe Weather: Tunisia’s weather institute forecast scattered thunderstorms in the south on Sunday, after rain and hail damaged olive groves, vegetables and fruit trees in Kasserine. Losses reached 50–70%, with olive damage above 70% in Sbiba; the agricultural disaster fund does not cover hail. Rain Risk: Earlier forecasts warned of up to 70 mm of rain in Jendouba, Béja, Bizerte and Greater Tunis, raising concern about local flooding. Cleaner Transport: Sfax municipality received two electric cars from the National Agency for Energy Management to cut fuel use and emissions; two charging points are already installed, with more planned for 2027. Sustainable Building: Tunisian entrepreneur Abdelmalek Ghannam won a UN-Habitat award for turning quarry and mining waste into affordable, climate-resilient building materials. Climate Finance: Tunisia says it needs $55 billion by 2035 for climate projects and is seeking to mobilise more funding.

Severe Weather: Heavy, thundery rain is forecast for northern coastal areas, following storms and hail that damaged olive groves, vegetables and fruit trees in Kasserine. Farmers report losses of 50–70%, with olive losses exceeding 70% in Sbiba; the disaster fund does not cover hail damage. Climate Finance: Tunisia says it needs $55 billion by 2035 to fund its climate projects. Cleaner Transport: Sfax municipality has received two electric cars from the National Agency for Energy Management as part of a national push to cut fuel use and emissions; two charging points are already installed. Climate-Resilient Building: Tunisian businessman Abdelmalek Ghannam won a UN-Habitat award for turning quarry and mining waste into affordable building materials designed to withstand climate impacts.

Severe Weather: Forecasts warned of thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain across Tunisia, with up to 70 mm possible in some areas and localized flooding a concern. Cleaner Transport: Sfax municipality received two electric cars from the National Agency for Energy Management to cut fuel use and emissions; two charging points are already installed. Water and Agriculture: Researcher Hussein Rhili says agriculture uses 77% of Tunisia’s water and urges a rethink of crop choices, especially for exports, alongside repairs to ageing irrigation networks. Climate Finance: Tunisia says it needs to mobilise $55 billion by 2035 for climate projects, highlighting the scale of funding required.

Heavy Rain: Tunisia’s meteorological institute warned of thunderstorms, hail and strong winds, with rainfall potentially reaching 70 mm in parts of the north and Greater Tunis. Jendouba, Béja and Bizerte have already seen heavy rain, raising localized flood risks. Cleaner Municipal Transport: Sfax has received two electric cars from the National Agency for Energy Management to cut fuel use and emissions in municipal services. The city plans to add charging stations in 2027. Water Pressure: Agriculture uses 77% of Tunisia’s annual water, researcher Hussein Rhili says, and ageing irrigation networks add to losses. He called for a rethink of the country’s production map as water scarcity deepens; Tunisia is also exploring ways to curb losses from dams. Climate Funding: Tunisia says it needs $55 billion by 2035 to finance climate projects, putting the focus on securing investment for its environmental plans.

Heavy Rain: Storms are bringing intense rain to northern Tunisia, with up to 70 mm forecast in Jendouba, Béja, Bizerte and Greater Tunis. Hail and powerful gusts are possible, raising the risk of localized flooding. Cleaner Transport: Sfax municipality received two electric cars from the National Agency for Energy Management to cut fuel use and emissions in municipal services. The city has installed two charging points and plans more in 2027. Climate Finance: Tunisia estimates it needs nearly $55 billion between 2026 and 2035 to meet its climate goals, and is seeking coordinated investment in projects that can attract funding. Water and Agriculture: Researcher Hussein Rhili says agriculture uses 77% of Tunisia’s annual water, while irrigated land accounts for just 8% of farmland. He urged the country to rethink crop choices, especially for exports, and address water losses from ageing irrigation networks.

Severe Weather: Tunisia’s meteorological institute forecast thunderstorms, strong winds and locally heavy rain through Friday, with totals reaching 70 mm in some areas and temperatures dropping sharply. Climate Finance: Tunisia says it needs nearly $55 billion in climate investment by 2035 and is seeking to turn its climate goals into fundable projects through cooperation between government, businesses, banks and international partners. Water and Agriculture: Researcher Hussein Rhili says agriculture uses 77% of the country’s annual water, urging Tunisia to rethink water-intensive production and address losses from ageing irrigation networks. Tunisia is also seeking modern ways to reduce water losses from its dams.

Water Stress: Researcher Hussein Rhili says agriculture uses 77% of Tunisia’s annual water, despite irrigated land covering just 8% of farmland. He urges a rethink of water-intensive and export crops, alongside repairs to ageing irrigation networks that lose water. Climate Finance: Tunisia estimates it needs nearly $55 billion from 2026 to 2035 for climate action and resilience. Officials are seeking to turn its climate goals into fundable projects, with grants, loans and private-sector support. Weather: Thunderstorms and rain were forecast for central Tunisia and, locally, the north, with possible hail and strong gusts.

Water and Agriculture: Researcher Hussein Rhili says agriculture uses 77% of Tunisia’s annual water, and calls for rethinking crops grown for export as rainfall and dam reserves decline. He also flags ageing irrigation networks as a source of water loss. Climate Finance: Tunisia says it needs nearly $55 billion in climate investment from 2026 to 2035, and is seeking to turn its climate goals into coordinated, fundable projects. Water Infrastructure: Tunisia is looking for modern ways to curb water losses from dams, a pressing need as resources come under strain. Weather: Forecasters expect thunderstorms and rain in central areas and locally in the north, with possible hail and gusts above 60 km/h.