{"id":7796,"date":"2025-05-15T14:15:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T12:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/?p=7796"},"modified":"2025-05-19T16:17:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T14:17:52","slug":"participation-of-tunisian-csos-from-the-ppi-oscan-network-at-the-ssig-2025-meeting-in-tozeur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/en\/participation-of-tunisian-csos-from-the-ppi-oscan-network-at-the-ssig-2025-meeting-in-tozeur\/","title":{"rendered":"SSGI 2025 in Tozeur:  the CSOs of the MUBADARAT network receive the &#8220;Wadis &#038; Dunes&#8221; Award of Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"854\">From May 7 to 9, 2025, the city of Tozeur hosted the annual meeting of\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/saharaconservation.org\/news\/2025-sahel-sahara-interest-group-meeting-registration-is-open\/\"><strong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"405\">Sahel &amp; Sahara Interest Group (SSIG)<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, a major conservation event in the Saharan and Sahelian regions. Organized by the <strong>Directorate General of Forests (Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries of Tunisia)<\/strong>, in collaboration with <strong>Sahara Conservation<\/strong> and with the support of<strong> Marwell Wildlife<\/strong>, This edition highlighted the essential role of local initiatives in nature protection and sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p>The conference focused on three main themes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Supporting ecosystems:<\/strong> models for effective management of protected areas and landscapes,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restoring species:<\/strong> biology, management and reintroduction of threatened species,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Human\/wildlife interactions and ecosystem health:<\/strong> community mobilization and integrated approaches to benefit people, wildlife and the environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1537\">Among the participants, several Tunisian civil society organizations benefiting from Mubadarat initiatives coordinated by IUCN Med, including grants from PPI OSCAN and TransCap, represented the country brilliantly and showcased their innovative projects : Association Tunisienne des Randonneurs d&#8217;Akouda<strong> (ATRAKouda)<\/strong>, L&#8217;Association Tunisienne de la Vie Sauvage<strong> (ATVS)\u00a0<\/strong>, et Association <strong>IRADA<\/strong> pour le developpement de Tozeur<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1603\">ATRAkouda \u2013 A showcase of Bouhedma\u2019s living heritage<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload  wp-image-7781 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-12-at-09.36.25_cb2c53ea.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-12-at-09.36.25_cb2c53ea.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"478\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27638%27%20height%3D%27478%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20638%20478%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27638%27%20height%3D%27478%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-12-at-09.36.25_cb2c53ea-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-12-at-09.36.25_cb2c53ea-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-12-at-09.36.25_cb2c53ea-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-12-at-09.36.25_cb2c53ea-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-12-at-09.36.25_cb2c53ea-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-12-at-09.36.25_cb2c53ea-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-12-at-09.36.25_cb2c53ea-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-12-at-09.36.25_cb2c53ea-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-12-at-09.36.25_cb2c53ea-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-12-at-09.36.25_cb2c53ea.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"2214\">The ATRAkouda organization marked the event by accompanying three local artisans from Bouhedma, who came to present a rich diversity of local products: hand-woven halpha articles, kilims, traditional pottery, medicinal plants, artisanal jams, etc. In parallel, the NGO presented the progress of its <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/biorec-lobservatoire-de-la-vie-a-bouhedma\/\"><strong>BIOREC Bouhedma project<\/strong><\/a>,<\/span> a community conservation project in Bouhedma National Park, supported by IUCN-Med under PPI OSCAN 3 at a dedicated session.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"2214\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7783 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27502%27%20height%3D%27627%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20502%20627%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27502%27%20height%3D%27627%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post-200x250.png 200w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post-400x500.png 400w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post-600x750.png 600w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post-800x1000.png 800w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post.png 1080w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"2214\">Their commitment has been rewarded with the prestigious &#8221;<strong>Wadis &amp; Dunes &#8221; <\/strong>Award of Excellence, a recognition for their outstanding contribution to the conservation and enhancement of the natural and cultural heritage of the Sahara.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"2214\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload  wp-image-7785 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post-1.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27420%27%20height%3D%27524%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20420%20524%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27420%27%20height%3D%27524%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post-1-200x250.png 200w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post-1-400x500.png 400w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post-1-600x750.png 600w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post-1-800x1000.png 800w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beige-Minimalist-Collage-Instagram-Post-1.png 1080w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2290\">ATVS \u2013 Between science, education and Ecosystems management<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-preview active expand\">\n<p>The Tunisian Wildlife Association (ATVS) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization whose vision is to study and promote biodiversity nationally and internationally through an ecosystem approach for conservation and awareness. ATVS contributes to the enhancement and protection of biodiversity in a participatory way.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7787\" style=\"width: 454px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7787\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7787\" src=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013268-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013268-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"444\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27444%27%20height%3D%27333%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20444%20333%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27444%27%20height%3D%27333%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013268-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013268-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013268-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013268-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013268-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013268-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013268-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013268-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013268-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013268-scaled.jpg 2560w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9Houssem Ben Othmen<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2377\">The ATVS association played a central role in organizing several activities at the SSIG 2025 meeting, coordinated a craft market showcasing local products from Tozeur and other Tunisian regions, as well as a guided tour of the Dghoumes National Park, led by the CSO&#8217; specialists, allowing participants to discover the park\u2019s unique ecosystem.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7793\" style=\"width: 665px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7793\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7793 \" src=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013203-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013203-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"655\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27655%27%20height%3D%27491%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20655%20491%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27655%27%20height%3D%27491%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013203-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013203-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013203-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013203-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013203-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013203-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013203-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013203-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013203-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013203-scaled.jpg 2560w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Jamila Bouayed<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_7789\" style=\"width: 233px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7789\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7789\" src=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013052-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013052-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"223\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27223%27%20height%3D%27297%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20223%20297%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27223%27%20height%3D%27297%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013052-1-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013052-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013052-1-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013052-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013052-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013052-1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013052-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013052-1-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013052-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1000013052-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Jamila Bouayed<\/p><\/div>\n<p>ATVS also presented a scientific poster in collaboration with the ornithologist Hannibal Hamrouni (Tunisian Ornithological Association &#8211; TOA) and the <strong>ResQ<\/strong> initiative, on the use of locally manufactured radio-telemetry collars for wildlife monitoring.<\/p>\n<p>The ResQ programme, implemented by the CSO, is an initiative dedicated to combating illegal wildlife trafficking in Tunisia. It is based on an integrated approach that combines confiscation, rehabilitation and tracking of signals released in their natural habitat. <strong>ResQ<\/strong> is being implemented in collaboration with TOA and the Forest Branch.<\/p>\n<p>In recognition of its commitment and the quality of its actions, the CSO has been honoured with the &#8221;<strong>Wadis &amp; Dunes &#8221; <\/strong>Award of Excellence an award that recognizes outstanding conservation efforts in arid zones.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2996\">IRADA \u2013 Active participation in thematic exchanges<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3359\">The IRADA association took part in several exchange and networking sessions, sharing its experiences in community development and sustainable practices adapted to arid contexts, particularly in terms of sustainable management of the oasic systems. IRADA highlighted agricultural methods adapted to arid conditions, based on local knowledge and agro-ecological innovation. These approaches aim to strengthen the resilience of rural communities while preserving Oasians natural resources. Through an integrated agroecological approach, IRADA works to preserve the Oasian biodiversity, enhance natural resources and maintain traditional knowledge. Supported under PPI OSCAN 3,the project \u201c<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/mubadarat-newsletter-novembre-2024\/\">Tozeur Eco Palm<\/a><\/span>\u201d illustrates the key role of Tunisian civil society in the resilience of drylands.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3359\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload  wp-image-6644 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DJI_0004-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DJI_0004-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"643\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27643%27%20height%3D%27428%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20643%20428%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27643%27%20height%3D%27428%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DJI_0004-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DJI_0004-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DJI_0004-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DJI_0004-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DJI_0004-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DJI_0004-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DJI_0004-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DJI_0004-1200x799.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DJI_0004-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DJI_0004-scaled.jpg 2560w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3437\">IUCN MED \u2013 Continued support for sustainability and networking<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3954\">The participation of these three organizations reflects the vision of IUCN MED: <strong>to support the sustainability of environmental projects and consolidate the collaborative networks built over years across the region<\/strong>. With highlighting exemplary local initiatives, the SSGI 2025 meeting reaffirmed the importance of strengthening the capacities of actors on the ground and encouraging collective dynamics for a more resilient future in the Sahel and the Sahara.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3954\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From May 7 to 9, 2025, the city of Tozeur [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7782,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26,25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-gallery","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actualites-en","category-news","post_format-post-format-gallery"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>SSGI 2025 in Tozeur: the CSOs of the MUBADARAT network receive the &quot;Wadis &amp; 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