Tunisia advances inclusive environmental education for visually impaired people

Tunisia has launched a new initiative to make environmental education more accessible for people with visual impairments. This was reported by Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP), a partner of TV BRICS.

Environmental awareness day was organised at the Tunis Botanical Garden to promote biodiversity conservation through inclusive activities.

The programme featured interactive workshops allowing participants to explore aromatic and medicinal plants through touch, smell and other sensory experiences. Visitors also took part in activities focused on recognising seeds and culinary spices, helping to strengthen environmental knowledge through practical engagement.

To improve accessibility, Braille information panels were installed alongside selected plant species in the botanical garden, enabling visually impaired visitors to identify and learn about them independently.

According to the organisers, the initiative demonstrates the importance of ensuring environmental education is available to all members of society.

Tunisia is home to nearly 187 identified non-toxic aromatic and medicinal plant species, around 80 of which have direct economic value. Found mainly in the country's north-western forest regions, these resources support the production of essential oils from plants such as rosemary, myrtle and thyme, highlighting the significance of biodiversity conservation and public environmental awareness.