The French Institute in Tunis will host a discussion on September 23, 2026, focusing on environmental challenges in the Mediterranean Sea. The event, titled "Working towards a plastic-free Mediterranean," is part of the Global Ocean Forum in Bizerte. The discussion will address key environmental issues, including marine and air pollution, plastic waste, and climate change impacts such as rising water temperatures and coastal erosion.
The roundtable event will explore existing initiatives at the European and Tunisian levels and ways to balance economic priorities with environmental protection. Participants will also examine actions and Euro-Mediterranean cooperation to enhance protection of the Mediterranean Sea, a marine space connecting three continents. The discussion aims to promote a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities for sustainable development in the region.
The event will feature several prominent speakers, including Ambassador Nadia Hay, France's joint ministerial delegate for Mediterranean affairs. Other participants include Professor Leila Cheikhawi Al-Mahdawi, a university professor of public law and former Minister of Environment, Pascal Lamy, former European Commissioner for Trade, and Genevieve Bon, president of the "Europe Jacques Delors" think tank.
The discussion will also be attended by Sebastien Valour, deputy director of the water and sanitation department at the French Development Agency. The participants will share their expertise and insights on the environmental challenges facing the Mediterranean Sea and potential solutions to address them.
The Global Ocean Forum in Bizerte will hold its ninth edition on September 25, 2026, under the theme "Towards a plastic-free Mediterranean." The forum aims to bring together stakeholders from various sectors to discuss pressing issues related to the Mediterranean Sea and promote sustainable development in the region.
The event is part of a broader effort to raise awareness about environmental issues in the Mediterranean region and promote cooperation among countries to address these challenges. The discussion at the French Institute in Tunis is expected to contribute to the ongoing debate on sustainable development and environmental protection in the region.
The French Institute in Tunis and the Global Ocean Forum in Bizerte are working together to promote a better understanding of the environmental challenges facing the Mediterranean Sea and to encourage cooperation among stakeholders to address these issues. The events aim to promote sustainable development and environmental protection in the region.
Key points
- The French Institute in Tunis is hosting a discussion on environmental challenges in the Mediterranean Sea on September 23, 2026.
- The event aims to promote a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities for sustainable development in the region.
- The Global Ocean Forum in Bizerte will hold its ninth edition on September 25, 2026, under the theme "Towards a plastic-free Mediterranean."
