WWF North Africa launches call for digital platform to combat forest fires in Tunisia

WWF North Africa has launched a call for applications to develop a digital platform aimed at modernizing Tunisia's fight against forest fires. The proposed system, named SYFIRE (Système de Reporting et d’Évaluation des capacités de lutte contre les incendies de forêt), is intended for the General Directorate of Forests (DGF).

SYFIRE will replace traditional paper reports with a digital tool. This will allow for precise post-fire damage assessment and evaluation of forest infrastructure preparedness. The system will enable the Directorate of Forest Conservation (DCF) at the central level to collect and digitize post-fire reports. Each district will be able to input data on burned areas directly into the application, generating automatic statistics and integrated reports. It will also track data on capacities and resources, including equipment, vehicles, and preparedness levels, ranking districts based on these indicators.

The selected consultant must design an open-source technical architecture with a secure database, an analytical dashboard, and data export features. The deadline for applications is June 21, 2026. Once finalized, SYFIRE will provide the DGF with real-time insights to optimize the protection of natural ecosystems. WWF North Africa is also assisting the DGF in preparing a comprehensive national report on forest fires in Tunisia from 2011 to 2026. This report, incorporating robust statistical and cartographic data, will serve as a strategic instrument to mobilize national and international funding by demonstrating the impact of fires and the urgency of investing in sustainable solutions.