Organic Farming and Passive House Pilot in Tunisia
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Organic Farming and Passive House Pilot in Tunisia Posted on Nov 25 2007 at 5:15pm by Hi All,
I am a newcomer to this discussion board and hope that someone will respond to my questions. I have recently acquired 7 acres of land in Tunisia (North Africa). I live in the United States (Jersey City) and would like to contribute to raising awareness around the importance of organic farming, permaculture and green architecture in my home country (Tunisia).
I have this dream that I can play a part in improving the environment in my country.I have been reading, watching the green documentaries and absorbing a lot of literature about these two topics and came to the conclusion that I could either contribute little by little or chose to solicit the help of experts to achieve the goals that I envision i.e. involve international researchers in a pilot project to create the first sustainable and self-sufficient farm in Tunisia.
The objectives would be:
- To create an environment that builds upon the Arab Architecture and incorporates modern ecological technology. This environment/ecosystem would be geared to the well being of fauna and flora while serving as the dwelling of potentially 2 families.
- To leverage the success of this pilot in order to promote organic farming in the region and in Tunisia.
-To prompt the Tunisian public sector to create incentives for renewable energies in Tunisia.
- To prompt the Ministry of Education to create a Tunisian Green Architecture Program as well as Green Trade Training/Certification curriculum for general contractors and other trades.
- To prompt the Ministry of the Environment to create a Center of Green Excellence to allow Tunisian Researchers and Engineers to focus on specific public and private sector industries (plastic, packaging and other industries) to help diminish their carbon footprint.
Can anyone suggest whether this is something that has been done before? I am particularly interested in the cross-cultural knowledge exchange component of this pilot i.e. having international researchers work alongside Tunisian locals to design and implement the pilot.
I am also interested in learning how to pitch the idea to potential sponsors. Can anyone provide advise on what the process is to pitch an idea to researchers and sponsors for this type of pilot idea?
Thanks in advance for any feedback you can provide.
Rim
RE: Organic Farming and Passive House Pilot in Tunisia Posted on Nov 27 2007 at 2:46pm by dear rim,
thanks for the post. i think iam the andswer to your problems.
my name is arthur james. i have professional degress in architecture and environmental /urban planning. and i am working on projects in the middle east and africa (the congo). in the congo i proposed an eco-village for a wildlife preserve. the same for the depressed communities of new orleans. i have engaged in community gardens (organic) in the san fransico bay area as well as advocating and working on sustainble urban desin projects. and i couls help out with the fund raising. islamic and architecture and culture should be at the heart of any community building under taken in the arab world. your work in compatible with my work!!!! i am also a environment justice policy / community development advocate. please write me at: artjam3@yahoo.com. IM me at: artjam3.
let's work together on this project. i have tons of resources. i will write you later with more comments.
paz,
arthur
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RE: Organic Farming and Passive House Pilot in Tunisia Posted on Jan 15 2008 at 5:41pm by HEY RIM,
LEFT A REPLY TO YOUR POST FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR PROJECT. YOU CAN E-MAIL ME AT:artjam3@yahoo.com.
paz,
arthurRE: Organic Farming and Passive House Pilot in Tunisia Posted on Apr 21 2008 at 9:27pm by Hi Arthur,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I am still in the US and am putting on hold my project until I relocate to Europe.
Many thanks for reaching out.
Take care,
Rim