PRIMA has recently published an article highlighting the success of Sustain Tunis 2026, an international event dedicated to sustainable water management and resilience in the Mediterranean region. Organised in the framework of the OurMED project, the conference brought together researchers, policymakers, public authorities and stakeholders to discuss innovative solutions for addressing water scarcity and climate-related challenges.
As part of the WEFE Nexus Solutions & Tools Workshop, the OurMED project was represented by Seifeddine Jomaa, who delivered a presentation entitled “Towards Equitable and Multisectoral Water Management at the Edge”.
The presentation showcased the OurMED vision for a more equitable and integrated approach to water management in the Mediterranean region. It highlighted the need to move beyond traditional sector-specific water management practices and adopt holistic solutions capable of balancing the needs of water supply, agriculture, ecosystems, and local communities.
From 1 to 5 June 2026, the OurMED team had a busy and productive week in Tunis, marked by a side event, participation in the Sustain Tunis 2026 conference, and the organization of the project’s final meeting.
Bridging Scientific and Stakeholder Knowledge for Sustainable Water Solutions
The week began with a side event entitled “Bridging Scientific and Stakeholder Knowledge for Sustainable Water Solutions in the Mediterranean.”
The OurMED project took part in the NATMed PRIMA Project Final Conference titled “Nature-Based Solutions for Water Resilience”, held at TAK Kadıköy (Design Atelier Kadıköy) in Istanbul.
During the event, Irem Daloglu Cetinkaya presented the Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) activities developed within OurMED. As part of the flash talks session, she shared key project outcomes and lessons learned, alongside other Mediterranean initiatives working on sustainable water management.
The 3rd Living Lab in the Sebou Basin was held on February 3rd under excellent conditions and brought together 25 participants representing key stakeholders from across the Sebou basin.
This collaborative workshop provided a structured space for dialogue and collective deliberation, building on shared data and the DPSIR analysis to discuss, align and prioritise Nature-based Solutions aimed at strengthening water security and freshwater ecosystem management. The Living Lab once again highlighted the importance of science–stakeholder collaboration and collective intelligence in advancing integrated and sustainable water governance at the basin scale.
