Guidelines for national Economic and Social Analysis of Mediterranean marine ecosystems

This report results from the work conducted by the Plan Bleu as part of the initial economic and social analysis of the EcAp project, Ecosystem Approach for the Management of human activities, coordinated by the Coordinating Unit of the MAP.

It is intended to provide guidance to national authorities of Mediterranean countries in charge to conduct an Economic and Social Analysis (ESA) of the uses of the marine waters and the cost of degradation at the national level in non-EU Mediterranean countries.

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07/04/25

Mobilizing Finance for Coastal Adaptation in the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean is increasingly threatened by rising sea levels, water scarcity and extreme weather events. These challenges place coastal communities and ecosystems at significant risk,

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02/04/25

Gender-Sensitive Assessment of Climate Risks of the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima Region, Morocco.

Climate change is exposing large parts of coastal communities to tremendous risks. This is particularly noticeable on the two GEF MedProgramme SCCF Project pilot sites

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01/04/25

Gender-Sensitive Assessment of Climate Risks in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro.

Climate change is exposing large parts of coastal communities to tremendous risks. This is particularly noticeable on the two GEF MedProgramme SCCF Project pilot sites

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