Presentation of the association of mountain sports and ecology

ASME is a young organization that has set itself the mission to promote and develop mountain sports and encourage respect for the ecosystem and work to protect the environment.

One of our core activities is caving which is not a well known sport in Tunisia. We started a research of caves in mountainous areas that are ecologically and historically rich.

This adventurous approach is motivating as well as the sport itself. In fact, every discovery motivates young people to join us. Our hiking activity allows them to better know the landscape and the richness of our country. Other mountain sports will be also undertaken in the near future including climbing.

The spirit of the group is forged by leaders and educators who have made a lifestyle out of sports, sciences and the respect for the ecological environment. In addition, the mutual respect is required.

The association's objectives are the folowwing :

• Educate and motivate young people to protect their ecosystems.
• Establish a technical database by exploring caves.
• Ensure the sustainability of the ecological micro system of natural caves.
• Establish partnerships with national and international associations in order to enrich our experiences and assure mutual exchange of experiences.
• The association supports the thesis that a good citizen is a person who knows his country and admires its geographical, cultural and historical heritage.