AGP Executive Report

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.

Weather: Tunisia’s meteorology institute forecast scattered, occasionally thundery rain in central regions Tuesday evening, followed by partly cloudy skies. Coastal winds were expected to strengthen, with rough to very rough seas in the Gulf of Hammamet. Water Security: Tunisia is seeking ways to curb water losses from dams as shortages affect water and food supplies despite economic growth, underscoring the need to protect scarce resources. Energy and Budget: Early plans for the 2027 state budget include environmental sustainability and the energy transition. Recent summer power cuts have also raised concerns about electricity reliability while larger projects are still in development. City Environment: In Oxford Economics’ global cities index, Sfax ranked highest among Tunisia’s three listed cities for its environmental performance, at 179th worldwide; Tunis ranked 493rd and Sousse 401st.

World Habitat Day & Housing Crisis: UN-Habitat marked World Habitat Day in Muscat and warned that 3.4 billion people still lack secure, safe and adequate housing, calling adequate homes a foundation for dignity and climate resilience. UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour: Five winners received the 2026 Scroll of Honour at the same event, including Tunisia’s Abdelmalek Ghanem, alongside Brazil, Myanmar, Pakistan and the UK—recognizing approaches from affordable building materials to support for displaced and Indigenous communities. Tunisia Weather Watch: Tunisia’s National Institute of Meteorology forecast Tuesday evening scattered, occasionally thundery rain mainly in central regions, with partly cloudy skies later, plus rough-to-very-rough seas in the Gulf of Hammamet. Local Tech for Data Sovereignty: Orange Tunisia and Focus Tunisie announced a partnership to expand locally hosted cloud services for Tunisian firms, focusing on data control, security, performance and nearby technical support. Tunisia in Global Cities Index: Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index 2026 ranked Tunis 502nd, with Sfax and Sousse also listed, and highlighted Tunis’s stronger human-capital performance alongside weaker environment and governance scores.

Tunisia’s Digital & Cloud Push: Orange Tunisia partnered with Focus Tunisie to expand locally hosted cloud and infrastructure services for Tunisian firms, promising better data control, security, performance, and nearby technical support. Housing & Urban Resilience: UN-Habitat marked World Habitat Day in Muscat and presented the 2026 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour to five winners including Tunisia’s Abdelmalek Ghanem, highlighting “Adequate Housing for All” as 3.4 billion people still lack secure, safe housing. Budget Oversight (Tunisia): Tunisia’s Finance Committee is reviewing the Finance Ministry’s first-half 2026 budget execution report and the key assumptions behind the 2027 state budget, including environmental sustainability and the energy transition. Weather Watch (Tunisia): Monday evening brings localized thunderstorms and rain in western northern and central highlands, with rough seas in the Gulf of Tunis and Hammamet. Regional Environment Context: A report says plastic pollution costs Morocco about $1.2B a year, underscoring the wider Mediterranean waste challenge.

Water Security in Tunisia: Tunisia’s dams are under strain as evaporation can reach 650,000–750,000 cubic meters per day in hot weather, about half of daily drinking water use, pushing calls for modern fixes like photovoltaic panels to cut losses and better dam maintenance. Transport & Regional Development: The IsDB approved a €335.5m loan to extend Tunisia’s highway network toward Kef and Jendouba, aiming to boost road safety, mobility, and economic integration in the northwest. Housing & Resilience: UN-Habitat marked World Habitat Day in Muscat, with Tunisia’s Abdelmalek Ghanem among recipients of the Scroll of Honour, highlighting “adequate housing for all” and the link between homes, dignity, and disaster recovery. Weather Watch: Tunisia’s National Institute of Meteorology forecasts localized thunderstorms with rain in the western north and center late today into early night, then passing clouds, with rough seas in the Gulf of Tunis and Hammamet. Global Housing Crisis: UN-Habitat says up to 3.4 billion people worldwide lack secure, safe, adequate housing, underscoring how conflict and weather disasters can erase homes overnight.