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Make the Mediterranean a cooperation area for sustainable development
Providing socioeconomics insights for the appropriate management of Mediterranean resources
Facilitate a science – political and civil society interface
Supporting the transition towards a green and blue economy
Design possible futures for sustainable development
Observer of the environment and development to inform governments and the general public
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Plan Bleu: making the Mediterranean a space for cooperation towards sustainable development
For more than 40 years, Plan Bleu has been producing studies and future scenarios to raise awareness among Mediterranean stakeholders and decision-makers about the region’s environmental and sustainable development issues.
Our missions
Providing socioeconomics insights for the appropriate management of Mediterranean resources
Facilitate a science – political and civil society interface
Supporting the transition towards a green and blue economy
Design possible futures for sustainable development
Observer of the environment and development to inform governments and the general public
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Water Security and Resilience in Mediterranean Coastal Zones
On 12 February 2026, UNESCO headquarters in Paris hosted the 6th Steering Committee meeting of the MedProgramme project focused on Mediterranean coastal zones, with an emphasis on water security, climate resilience, and habitat protection.
Plan Bleu at the UNESCO International Symposium “Coastal Aquifers, Sustainable Futures”
On 10 and 11 February 2026, UNESCO Headquarters in Paris hosted the International Symposium “Coastal Aquifers, Sustainable Futures”, dedicated to the future of coastal aquifers in the face of climate and anthropogenic pressures. On this
Strengthening Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Lebanon: Highlights from the 3rd Multi-Stakeholder Consultation in Beirut
From 3 to 5 February 2026, Plan Bleu organized the 3rd multi-stakeholder consultation in Beirut, Lebanon, dedicated to Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) and the Damour area, within the framework of the MedProgramme.The meeting aimed
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18 February 2026
Plastic Pollution in the Mediterranean: Which Role for Coastal Cities and Their Valuable Ecosystems?
Plastic pollution poses a growing threat to Mediterranean populations and ecosystems, driven by unsustainable consumption patterns, insufficient waste management, and governance gaps. Despite existing legal frameworks in many countries, plastic leakage into the sea continues …
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4 February 2026
Urban and Coastal Water Management through Nature-Based Solutions
In response to growing water-related challenges in Mediterranean urban and coastal areas, this policy note examines the potential of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) as integrated, sustainable, and inclusive approaches. Based on six regional case studies, it …
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29 January 2026
Unpacking the potential of Integrated Coastal Zone Management & Maritime Spatial Planning processes for sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean
This report explores the potential of the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) and Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) legislative frameworks to transform tourism in the Mediterranean. In a context marked by climate challenges and the pressure …
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