Tunisia: Project launched to decarbonize artisanal fishing with clean energy

The project aims to “strengthen the sustainability of coastal communities” A pilot project has been launched in Tunisia to promote the use of clean energy in the artisanal fishing sector, aiming to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The initiative, funded by the British Embassy in Tunis and implemented in collaboration with WWF North Africa, was presented Wednesday during a workshop chaired by Heikel Hachlaf, Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries. The project aims to introduce solar-powered electric engines on artisanal fishing boats in the Gulf of…