Drought and heat in Tunisia threaten livelihoods of women herb harvesters, forcing them to find new jobs.

Tunisian women herb harvesters in the northwestern highlands are facing severe challenges due to drought and rising temperatures, which are shrinking water resources and reducing herb yields. Many of these women are the primary breadwinners in their households, but the sixth year of drought has left water reserves at record lows and temperatures soaring. Despite receiving training to preserve forest resources, the women's livelihoods are becoming unsustainable, forcing them to seek alternative jobs.

3 months ago
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