Strategies and processes to involve the public in decision-making, fostering awareness, participation, trust and buy-in for environmental actions.
Concise, information-rich documents that summarise key data, findings, or messages specifically on environmental topics for quick reference.
The assessment of policies, structures, and decision-making processes to evaluate the effectiveness of governance systems in the environment sector
The process of involving and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure inclusive decision-making and sustained impact.
The identification and analysis of existing and emerging technologies to assess their applicability and potential impact in a given sector (i.e. water).
WE&B is undertaking a contract for MedCities to support the ValEUr-Gabes project in developing actions that stem from the City Development Strategy (SDV) and to respond to the water deficit the city is facing. The municipality of Gabes is in a situation of absolute water shortage. With this water deficit the economic development of the area is greatly compromised. The assignment focusses on the identification of the future development models of the municipality taking into account the development of water resources and its uses in the face of the major climate and water challenges faced by the municipality and greater area surrounding Gabes.
In this project WE&B is undertaking the following main tasks: To conduct a diagnostic study that considers all data available from multiple sources. The results would be validated and deepened through expert consultations.
– To create a strategic framework of how non-conventional water sources can be developed with input of the local stakeholders.
– To establish 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.
– To elaborate 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
– To take into account climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as disaster risk reduction into the NCWR plan
– To validate all steps undertaken through the client and through the CoPiL
The work to be undertaken will culminate in the following results and outcomes:
– 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
4) Various projects to reduce the water stress in the area with precise responsibilities and roadmaps.
