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Make the Mediterranean a cooperation area for sustainable development
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Design possible futures for sustainable development
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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 highlights the critical role of planning frameworks, participatory governance, and long-term sustainability. The findings show that well-designed NbS can strengthen territorial resilience while delivering co-benefits…
04/02/26
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Urban and Coastal Water Management through Nature-Based Solutions
4 February 2026
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,
Unpacking the potential of Integrated Coastal Zone Management & Maritime Spatial Planning processes for sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean
29 January 2026
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.
Plan Bleu at COP24: Commitments and Contributions for a Sustainable Mediterranean
11 December 2025
The 24th Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention (COP24) was held from 2 to 5 December 2025 in Cairo, bringing together Mediterranean
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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,
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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 of mass
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Plan Bleu at COP24: Commitments and Contributions for a Sustainable Mediterranean
The 24th Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention (COP24) was held from 2 to 5 December 2025 in Cairo, bringing together Mediterranean countries and key regional stakeholders committed to the protection of the marine and coastal e
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Mediterranean health state : Plan Bleu publishes 10 key indicators of sustainable development.
Plan Bleu publishes a new concise analysis of the Mediterranean basin health state : through 10 key indicators. These indicators, resulting from the work of Plan Bleu Observatory, provide essential insight into the socio-economic and environmental dyna
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A groundbreaking report for sustainable desalination in the Mediterranean
Facing a future marked by increasing water scarcity, Plan Bleu has published a new report entitled « Towards Sustainable Desalination in the Mediterranean: Integrating Environmental, Economic and Social Perspectives. ». This publication brings together
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