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From 19 February to 20 March 2026, throughout the month of Ramadan, Living Planet Morocco and local stakeholders carried out a series of urgent field interventions at Dayet Aoua with support from the MENAWET regional initiative. . The operation was launched following exceptional rainfall and favourable hydrological conditions observed within the lake basin. Its purpose

On 2 February 2026, the Association for Environment and Development in Soliman, AEDS, joined local authorities in welcoming Tunisia’s Minister of Environment, Habib Abid, and the Governor of Nabeul, Hana Chouchani, during a field visit to Oued El Bey and Sebkhet Soliman. . The visit followed the flooding that had affected the city of Soliman

Recent exceptional rainfall in Soliman caused severe flooding, resulting in human losses, livestock deaths, major property damage and serious disruption to transport, mobility and education. Homes and vehicles were submerged, while local waterways overflowed under the pressure of the rainfall. Before these events, the Association for Environment and Development in Soliman, AEDS, had been monitoring

On 3 December 2025, the MENAWET workshop on the challenges of wetland restoration in the southern Mediterranean concluded with the participation of representatives from eleven Arab countries. . The workshop brought together wetland specialists and stakeholders from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq and Yemen. Participants shared knowledge, field experience and

On 14 October 2025, the Association for Environment and Development in Soliman, AEDS, continued a field intervention supported by the MENAWET regional initiative to protect and restore wetlands and freshwater ecosystems. . Implemented in coordination with and under the supervision of the local authorities, the four-day operation focused on clearing Oued El Bey and removing

On 30 September 2025, MENAWET launched its third project in Tunisia, implemented by its local partner Tunisian Campers. The initiative aims to promote the ecological and cultural value of the coastal wetlands of northeastern Tunisia while raising awareness among local stakeholders through immersive and participatory activities. . The first stage of the campaign, entitled “Sail

On 24 September 2025, a consultation meeting was held at the headquarters of the Municipality of Soliman in Tunisia. Organised by MENAWET’s local partner, the Association for Environment and Development in Soliman, AEDS, the meeting introduced the concept and planned activities of a new wetland restoration project supported by the MENAWET regional initiative. . The

On 10 September 2025, representatives of ASPEN Cap Bon took part in a field visit to assess small water bodies in Jebel El Haouaria, Tunisia, as part of the regional MENAWET initiative for wetland restoration. . The visit built on national and local efforts already undertaken in the area, including the recently completed project to

On 16 May 2024, participants in the MENAWET project took part in a field exchange visit to Ifrane National Park, where they discovered the diversity of its landscapes and ecosystems. . The visit began at the Maison de la Cédraie, where participants learned about the park’s distinctive ecological features, its natural wealth and the main