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TunisiaSustainable Consumption and Production: EU project helps develop Tunisian tourism and food industry action plans
September 8, 2016
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With the support of the EU-funded SwitchMed programme and based on the results of the national sustainable development strategy, the Tunisian Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development has made an assessment of sustainable consumption and production in Tunisia and produced two action plans for two priority sectors – tourism and the food industry, for the 2016-2025 period.
The Food Industry Action Plan 2016-2025 suggests the following actions:
– rationalise the use of natural resources and reduce harmful substances (pesticides and waste);
– promote sustainable agricultural practices and local know-how;
– ensure the viability of farming activity.
The Tourism Action Plan 2016-2025 suggests to:
– promote the sustainable management of resources and encourage collective action;
– develop sustainable waste management and its reuse;
– improve the quality of services offered and develop environmental certification;
– encourage the integration of a social and societal approach;
– promote the consumption of local and organic products;
– take into consideration the risks of submersion and coastal erosion.
The SwitchMed sustainable consumption and production programme aims to promote a switch by the Mediterranean economies towards sustainable consumption and production patterns and green economy, including low-emission development, through demonstration and dissemination of methods that improve resource and energy efficiency. It also seeks to minimise the environmental impacts associated with the life cycle of products and services and, where possible, to promote renewable energy. (EU Neighbourhood Info)
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