{"id":7441,"date":"2025-04-07T15:37:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T13:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/?p=7441"},"modified":"2025-07-03T12:45:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T10:45:13","slug":"preserving-the-oases-of-kebili","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/en\/preserving-the-oases-of-kebili\/","title":{"rendered":"Preserving the Oases of Kebili"},"content":{"rendered":"

Preserving the Oases of Kebili: The IREO Waha Project Strengthens Climate Resilience and Biodiversity<\/strong><\/h1>\n

In the arid region of K\u00e9bili, where oases constitute a vital ecological and economic heritage , Founded in 2015, the Tunisian Energy, Water and Environment Association<\/strong> works for the development of sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, water and the environment in the K\u00e9bili region. Through various projects, it supports local farmers in improving their agricultural practices and preserving oases, fragile ecosystems threatened by climate change and soil salinization.<\/p>\n

Since 2023, the association has been implementing the IREO Waha project, which aims to strengthen their skills in sustainable oasis management and protection of date palms against pests such as acarian Boufarwa<\/strong> (Oligonychus afrasiaticus<\/em>), a scourge for the production of dates. This ambitious project, completed in October 2024, has trained 30 local farmers in sustainable practices to control date palm pests, restore Asian biodiversity and reduce soil and groundwater salinization.<\/p>\n

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A Commitment to Sustainable Oases<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Facing climate challenges and threats to Kebili\u2019s fragile ecosystems, the project focused on three strategic objectives:<\/p>\n

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  1. Empowering Farmers<\/strong>\n