Food loss in the large  retailers distribution sector in Tunisia has become a major problem. According to a joint study by the National Institute of Consumption and the FAO, approximately 2,314 tons of food products are lost each year, representing an economic value of 2.8 million dinars. Cereal products, in particular, have been affected by the crisis between Russia and Ukraine, the primary importer of cereals for Tunisia.

Tunisia, with more than 6 million visitors in 2022, is a major tourist destination in the Mediterranean, generating significant revenue and employment for the country. However, this tourist success is accompanied by a less visible but crucial issue: food waste and loss. The European Union funded project CLIMA is committed to addressing this problem by working closely with the Tunisian hotel industry.

Med4Waste held a webinar on the 11th November 2023 on innovative waste management solutions as part of the Med4Waste capitalised project awareness-raising campaigns.

BIC Euronova participates in Tunisia in the final event of the European project Cluster4Green, of which it is a partner and whose

At the heart of the SIRCLES project lies a commitment to promoting social inclusion. By tackling the issue of biowaste, the project not only mitigates environmental concerns but also creates opportunities for marginalized communities to be actively involved.

The Med4Waste mentoring scheme initiative funded under ENI CBC Med programme.

BERLIN’s pilot building in Cyprus was transformed into a Living Lab! The FOSS Research Centre for Sustainable Energy (in the process of becoming “Phaethon Centre of Excellence”) transformed their lab building which was used in the pilot exercise of BERLIN project into a living lab where everyone can pay a visit and see how the technologies of BERLIN are used.

The installation of photovoltaic systems, converting solar energy into electricity, has grown dramatically. However, the intermittent nature of the electricity produced from these systems, due to their dependence on weather conditions, is putting a growing strain on the electricity grids, which can lead to outages.

In recognition of the Mediterranean's accelerating employment and environmental crises, there are various calls for action to create a sustainable and inclusive economy that ‘works for everyone’.

Among the many activities of the MedBEESinessHubs project was the development of the MedBEESinessHubs Honey Eco Routes.

After our bee entrepreneurs received the skills and financial means to develop and upgrade their enterprise, we then trained them how to make the most out of their business through the diversification of their operations, by turning their BEEsiness into a sustainable visiting point of interest too.