Ministry of Environment, Coastal Protection and Planning Agency (APAL), Government of Tunisia

Founded in 1995, the Ministry of Environment, Coastal Protection and Planning Agency (APAL) is mandated with the task of implementing the state policy in the field of coastal protection. Its main areas of concern are:
− The management of coastal areas
− The development of studies related to coastal protection and enhancement of natural areas
− The observation of the evolution of coastal ecosystems through the establishment and operation of specialized computer systems
− The regulation and the clearance of estate situations