Ebook: Tunisia in a Changing Climate: Assessment and Actions for Increased Resilience and Development

Tunisia in a Changing Climate: Assessment and Actions for Increased Resilience and Development ispart of the World Bank Studies series. These papers are published to communicate the resultsof the Bank’s ongoing research and to stimulate public discussion.This book provides an assessment of climate risks, as well as opportunities and possibleactions for addressing climate change, in Tunisia. It recognizes that the Tunisian revolution ofJanuary 14th, 2011, created significant change in the country, resulting in new challenges andopportunities for addressing further change. Following the revolution, improvements in access toinformation, institutional capacity, and accountability have enhanced the governance and transparencythat are essential for effective climate change responses. However, political uncertaintyhas affected both foreign direct investment and tourism, which have further impacted already highrates of poverty and unemployment.