Church Islands Biodiversity Project Ends
The Governorate of Sfax concluded the workshop for the "Protection of the Churches Islands" project, implemented by the Association of Intergenerational Communication with funding from the Global Environment Facility. The aim was to preserve the marine and coastal ecosystem in the Mediterranean Sea and enhance its resilience to climate change. The project focused on conducting a comprehensive study to monitor the condition of Zostera noltei meadows, a vital element for environmental balance in the archipelago, and diagnosing pressures threatening the ecosystem, such as worm collection activities, while providing recommendations for resource sustainability. Additionally, 1,766 Salicornia plants were planted over an area of 1,600 square meters with a success rate exceeding 90%, helping to reduce erosion and strengthen the site's resistance to climate impacts. The project also launched an initiative to improve the nesting of waterbirds by installing 50 artificial nests, which were utilized by birds at an 80% rate, boosting their reproductive capacity. The project emphasized the importance of collaboration among civil society, researchers, and official authorities to preserve the sustainable natural heritage for current and future generations.
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