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SUMMARY:Wetskills-Tunisia 2025
DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]First Wetskills Challenge in Tunisia!\nWetskills made its debut in Tunisia! During this Wetskills event\, interdisciplinary teams of students and young professionals were working on real-life water cases provided by local and international partners. Through a unique\, out-of-the-box approach and intense teamwork\, participants will develop practical ideas and present their results to a jury of experts. By empowering the next generation\, Wetskills aims to foster sustainable water solutions – for Tunisia and the MENA region\, and beyond. \nThe Finals and Awarding Ceremony were on 29 Octoberat the Arab Youth Forum. This conference is organized by the Arab Youth Green Voices\, partner of Wetskills Foundation\, where partners and participants also discussed two upcoming milestone events: UN Water Conference Dubai 2026 and World Water Forum 2027 in Saudi Arabia. \nThis Wetskills-Tunisia was held in Tunis\, with 20 young talents from Tunisia\, MENA Region (Syria\, Iraq\, Algeria\, Lebanon)\, South Africa and The Netherlands. Follow us in this event! \nQuote of the day: The Wetskills spirit is shining brighter than ever\, teamwork\, innovation\, and determination flowing stronger than water itself!  \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”64911″ img_size=”full” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”65028″ img_size=”full” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Watch the Event Movie!\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-Tunisia 2025 (draft) \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Terms & Conditions Wetskills-Tunisia 2025 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\nFacebookXInstagramLinkedInYouTube\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”63014″ img_size=”full” css=”” qode_css_animation=””]Why Focus on Tunisia?\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Tunisia is grappling with a suite of urgent water challenges – making it a hotspot for impactful innovation: \n\nWater scarcity and overuse: With just about 460 m³ of renewable water resources per person per year\, Tunisia falls far below the global average\, pushing communities and ecosystems to the edge.\nGrowing demand and climate stress: An increase in agricultural uptake and tourism\, paired with rising temperatures and drought risk\, are stretching water systems thin—especially in rural and peri-urban zones.\nSalinity and groundwater issues: Coastal regions face the triple threat of saline intrusion\, deteriorating water quality\, and shrinking freshwater reserves—vital areas in critical need of adaptive solutions.\nInfrastructure gaps and inequality: While major cities may enjoy improved access\, many rural communities still contend with aging infrastructure\, seasonal shortages\, and widening disparities.\n\nAt Wetskills-Tunisia\, you’ll tackle these meaningful\, multidimensional challenges – innovation in action that can make tangible improvements to people’s lives and the environment. \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”64721\,64722\,64723\,64724\,64726″ css=”” column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Follow us in this Wetskills Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills participants are: \n\nCreative thinkers in environmental sciences\, engineering\, policy\, design\, business\, and more.\nProblem-solvers eager to co-create with local partners and international peers.\nFuture leaders with a passion for equitable and sustainable water solutions.\n\nWetskills is a unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team! \n\nYou will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving\, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork\, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);\nYou will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;\nYou will exclusively visit the Wetskills finals and awarding workshop at the Arab Youth Forum in Tunis;\nYou will visit Tunis and surroundings: water-related\, natural and cultural sites\, and meetings with water experts;\nYou will learn\, network and experience more about international and regional water challenges\, the main stakeholders and organizations\, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;\nYou will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program.\n\nMore information\nContact: Loay Alatrash\, loay.alatrash@wetskills.com or Johan Oost\, johan.oost@wetskills.com. \nEvent Blogs\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]	\n		\n						A Day of Innovation\, Culture\, and ConnectionBlogs\, News\, Wetskills-Tunisia 20256 months agoWetskills-Tunisia 2025 – Blog 11 – Our final day of Wetskills Tunisia 2025 was filled with excitement\, inspiration\, and emotion  – a perfect closing chapter to two weeks of teamwork\,…		\n			\n	\n		\n						Preparations for GreenX ConferenceBlogs\, Wetskills-Tunisia 20256 months agoWetskills-Tunisia 2025 – Blog 10 – Today was a busy day full of excitement and preparation for the GreenX Conference. Dinaw was practicing her presentation with Ghadeh at the university\,…		\n			\n	\n		\n						The bigger pictureBlogs\, Wetskills-Tunisia 20256 months agoWetskills-Tunisia 2025 – Blog 9 – Today marked the start of a new week. Team EcoViva started the day of quiet. Each focussing on the task at hand. Putting all…		\n			\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]MORE EVENT BLOGS >>\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Food Security and Migration Nexus\n\nCase owner: Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands to Tunisia \nThe Netherlands seeks to explore innovative ways to incorporate food security in its growing partnership with Tunesia. Central to this is the catalyzing role the agricultural sector and improvements to food security have in job creation for young individuals. Additionally\, the Netherlands encourages opportunities for nearshoring relating to food (in)security. Communities face challenges from climate change and economic shifts\, impacting agricultural productivity and livelihoods. This challenge invites ideas for integrated approaches that enhance food security\, promote diverse and sustainable livelihood opportunities beyond traditional agriculture\, and build climate resilience to help communities adapt to environmental changes. How can new concepts lead to foster economic stability\, improve local living conditions\, and create lasting livelihoods opportunities\, supporting a stable and prosperous future for Tunisia? \nCase 2: Innovative Catalysts for affordable Green Hydrogen Production\nCase owner: Nelson Mandela University (Gqeberha) & Department of Water and Sanitation of South Africa \nGreen hydrogen is a clean fuel with the potential to significantly reduce CO2 emissions\, but its production through water electrolysis is costly due to expensive catalysts like iridium. Research is exploring more affordable alternatives by combining iridium with cheaper metals such as ruthenium\, titanium\, and gold. Using innovative synthesis methods\, these new catalysts are designed to maintain performance while lowering costs. Advanced characterisation techniques evaluate their efficiency\, durability\, and suitability for integration into electrolysers. The ultimate goal is to create a practical\, cost-effective green hydrogen production system that combines sustainable technology with renewable energy. This approach could make hydrogen more accessible\, supporting the transition to cleaner energy and promoting sustainable industrial development globally. \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Pitch & poster \n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”65039″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” css=””]Pitch & poster – winning team! \n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”65040″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” css=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 3: Citizen Science for Water Stewardship in Tunisia\n\nCase owner: The Tunisian Observatory of Water \nThe Tunisian Observatory of Water (OTE) invites young water innovators to rethink citizen participation in Tunisia’s water management. OTE’s mobile platform already enables citizens to report and map water disruptions across the country. The next challenge is to transform this data into stronger dialogue\, smarter decisions\, and greater trust between communities and authorities. How can citizen insights drive faster responses\, behavioral change\, and more transparent water governance? Participants are encouraged to co-create creative communication campaigns\, digital tools\, or engagement models that strengthen the link between people and policy—contributing to a more participatory and sustainable water future for Tunisia. \nCase 4: Private financing mechanisms to offset corporate water use in Tunisia\n\nCase owner: Water Footprint Implementation (WFI) \nPrivate financing has the potential to act as a key contributor for the financing of water projects. In most countries however\, the extent to which the private sector is involved in the financing of water projects is limited and largely unknown. This case explores existing private financing mechanisms for water projects in Tunisia and evaluates their effectiveness in mobilizing investments for water projects. How can Water Footprint Implementation strategically introduce the Water Footprint Compensation framework to stimulate sustainable\, transparent\, and scalable private-sector participation and so contributing to both water security and responsible water management? \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Pitch & poster \n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”65041″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” css=””]Pitch & poster \n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”65042″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” css=””]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”61991″ img_size=”220×125″ css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”64678″ img_size=”220×125″ css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”65046″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”65048″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”65049″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53563″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”65047″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”64892″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”64893″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53806″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””]Previous Events in MENA region\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]
URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-tunisia-2025/
LOCATION:Tunis\, Tunisia
CATEGORIES:Past event
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