Ministry of Agriculture Launches "Tec-Eau" Project to Improve Water Management with FAO Partnership
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries has launched a new development project called "Tec-Eau" in partnership with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The project aims to mobilize innovative technologies to improve the availability and sustainable management of water resources in the country.
The first launch workshop, held on Wednesday, June 25, was presided over by Hamadi Habaieb, Secretary of State for Water Resources, who highlighted the importance of this project in the context of climate change and water scarcity, calling for better synergy between research, innovation, and public action.
The Tec-Eau project plans to evaluate the feasibility of four cutting-edge technological solutions:
- Applying monomolecular films to reduce evaporation in dams.
- Installing floating photovoltaic panels.
- Using cloud seeding to stimulate precipitation.
- Implementing underground dams to increase groundwater recharge.
According to Mohamed Amrani, FAO Representative in Tunisia, these innovative approaches could serve as a model for other countries facing similar challenges, while supporting Tunisian farmers through concrete pilot projects.
This project is part of a vision for sustainable water transition, combining climate resilience and renewable energy production, in line with local capacities and national priorities.
