Take a look at this timelapse video that captures the dynamics of the Sidi Salem Dam in Tunisia, showing how its water surface extent changed month by month between January 2018 and April 2023, based on data from Earth Observations (EO). EO could reproduce the measured water volume, reflecting the power of EO in environmental monitoring. The Sidi Salem Dam, located on the transboundary Medjerda river, is an important source of water for domestic use, irrigation as well as energy for the people living in the basin and beyond.

The OurMED project recently organized pioneering Living Lab sessions on February 21 and 22, bringing together various stakeholders at the University of Jendouba and Sidi Thabet. These sessions, focusing on the governorates of Jendouba, Kef, Manouba, Ariana and Bizerte, aimed to promote collaborative approaches to environmental challenges.

The Mujib National Committee convened on February 10, 2024, at the Landmark Hotel in Amman, marking a significant milestone for the OurMED project and water governance in the Mujib River Basin (MRB). This meeting brought together experts and officials to address critical challenges in the basin and to foster a collaborative approach towards sustainable water management.

In a continuous effort to strengthen living lab communities around the Mediterranean region, the OurMED team in Turkey recently undertook a significant trip to Konya. The main objective of this visit was to establish and consolidate the living lab community in the region, a crucial step towards achieving sustainable and collaborative solutions for local challenges.

The 5th edition of the Mediterranean Water Forum, held in Tunisia from February 05 to 07, 2024, focused on the theme "Together for shared water sobriety." The forum aimed to bring together key stakeholders in the Mediterranean water community to address pressing issues. It sought to provide innovative solutions to evolving water needs and serve as a platform for showcasing replicable solutions to emerging global water problems. 

In pursuit of sustainable solutions to water challenges, the Higher School of Engineers of Medjez Elbeb organized a living lab workshop on February 14, 2024, as part of the OurMED project. This event convened stakeholders identified during preparatory interviews, comprising 51 participants representing various sectors, including farmers, administrative bodies (CRDA, ONAS, SONEDE), municipal representatives, agricultural service companies, and ODESYPANO: the Northwest Sylvopastoral Development Office.