The ValEUr-Gabes project aims to develop actions based on the City Development Strategy (SDV) and address the severe water deficit facing the city of Gabes. Gabes is currently experiencing an acute water shortage, which significantly threatens the area’s economic development.
The assignment, Diagnostic Study on non-conventional water resources and definition of a Municipal Management Plan for non-conventional water resources (PGRENC Plan) in Gabes – Tunisia, focuses on identifying future development models for the municipality, considering the management and development of water resources and their sustainable use in response to the major climate and water challenges faced by Gabes and the surrounding region. The goal is to propose solutions that can ensure water security, support sustainable development, and enhance the resilience of the local community to ongoing and future environmental pressures.
Under the Project, WE&B (undertaking a contract with MedCities) successfully developed/delivered the following services:
• Conducted a diagnostic study that considers all data available from multiple sources. The results were validated and deepened through expert consultations.
• Created a strategic framework of how non-conventional water sources can be developed with input of the local stakeholders.
• Established a multi-stakeholder platform (CoPiL) for the creation of the NCWR projects and plans. THe CoPiL will continue after the project to ensure sustainable water management in the area.
• Elaborated the Action plan for the management of non-conventional water resources (NCWR Plan) under participation of the key stakeholders together with mechanisms for financing, monitoring and implementation
• Consider climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as disaster risk reduction into the NCWR plan
• Validated all steps undertaken through the client and through the CoPiL
Key outputs and Resources:
• A comprehensive overview of the state of urban water management in Gabes.
• The inclusion of a wide range of stakeholders into the planning of the development of NCWR in Gabes.
• A strengthened network of actors collaborating in the area
• Various projects to reduce the water stress in the area with precise responsibilities and roadmaps.
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