National Climate Change Policy
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Milestones in Tunisia’s Climate Policy |
Date |
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Ratification of the Framework Convention on Climate Change |
15 July 1993 |
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Submission of the initial National Communication |
27 October 2001 |
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Ratification of the Kyoto Protocol |
22 January 2003 |
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Establishment of the CDM –DNA |
June 2005 |
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Submission of the Second National Communication |
01 December 2013 |
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Submission of Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) |
10 February 2017 |
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Paris Agreement (Entry into force) |
04 November 2016 |
The Tunisian government has launched in 2011 the development of a national strategy and action plan for the integration of Climate Change in the country’s development strategies.
The Low Carbon Development context
Key Data
- Total GHG emissions: 21.13 CO2, IEA 2011
- Per capita GHG emissions: 1.98 t CO2eq/capita, IEA 2011
- Carbon intensity of the economy: 2.20 teCO2/1000 TND, 2000
- Carbon intensity of the energy sector: 2.22 t CO2/ toe, IEA 2011
- Share of renewable energy: 3.91%
Although Tunisia has no binding GHG reduction commitment under the Kyoto Protocol, it has adopted an active policy for GHG emission reduction and the adoption of emission attenuation options. Furthermore, Tunisia has devised a strategy, under implementation since 2006, to establish the mechanisms for initiating and approving CDM projects at national level.
Adaptation/resilience
Projected climate change in Tunisia would have significant impacts on sectors and activities traditionally sensitive to climatic conditions such as water resources, agriculture, tourism, and agro-ecosystems (olive production, arboriculture). In addition, sea level rise will affect coastal areas, particularly with regard to coastal aquifers and coastal wetlands.
Key resources
The activities of International Financial Institutions in Tunisia