Date : June 11, 2025
📍 Wholesale Market, Sfax
As part of its outreach and awareness-raising efforts, the NGS-4-ECOPROD project actively participated in the celebration of World Environment Day on June 11, 2025, at the Wholesale Market of Sfax.
Organized in collaboration with local authorities, environmental organizations, and civil society actors, the event served as a platform to engage the public on topics related to sustainable agriculture, green biotechnology, and environmental stewardship.
NGS-4-ECOPROD at the Event
The project team hosted an informative stand that included:

• Scientific posters presenting the goals, structure, and work packages of the project
• Outreach materials on the role of next-generation sequencing (NGS) in promoting ecologically sustainable farming practices
• Interactive discussions with visitors about the environmental benefits of biotechnology in agriculture

Objectives of Participation

• To raise awareness about the environmental dimensions of the NGS-4-ECOPROD project
• To connect with the local community and stakeholders interested in green innovation
• To promote knowledge-sharing on the integration of genomics in ecological production systems

The presence of the NGS-4-ECOPROD project contributed to a dynamic and educational atmosphere, emphasizing the importance of research and innovation in addressing environmental challenges.
🌱 By taking part in this event, the project reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability, biodiversity preservation, and active engagement with society.