Toward Sustainable Tourism in Tunisia

Tourism plays a central role in Tunisia’s economy but faces mounting pressures from climate change and environmental degradation. To safeguard its future, Tunisia is advancing its National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism Development 2035, focusing on ecotourism, the blue economy, and the integration of Ecosystem Natural Capital Accounting (ENCA) and Tourism Satellite Accounts.

In this context, the World Bank’s Global Program on Sustainability, in collaboration with the Sahara and Sahel Observatory, Tunisia’s Ministry of Environment, and Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts, is organizing a Dissemination Workshop on the report on Diversifying Tunisia’s Sustainable Tourism Offer using Ecosystem Natural Capital Accounts and field visit to pilot oasis sites.

Objectives:

• Showcase how ecotourism and specifically oasis, can enhance local livelihoods while preserving fragile ecosystems;
• Share the results of the World Bank Technical Assistance on ecosystem accounting;
• Build partnerships among experts, policymakers, and stakeholders;

Expected Outcomes:

• Broader awareness and adoption of sustainable tourism tools;
• Strengthened collaboration across institutions and in the region;
• Enhanced visibility of Tunisia’s leadership in eco-friendly tourism.

This event is a key milestone in Tunisia’s journey toward resilient, community-driven, and environmentally responsible tourism.

Speakers :

• Mr. Yahia CHAOUACHI, Director General of Common Services, Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts
• Mr. Hedi CHEBILI, Director General of Environment and Quality of Life, Ministry of Environment
• Ms. Ndeye Fatou MAR, Director of the Land and Biodiversity Department, Sahara and Sahel Observatory
• Ms. Sandrine JAUFFRET, Senior Natural Resources Management Specialist, World Bank