Water demand management: selecting the measures to implement in your region. A decision making support guide for local authorities

This methodological guide is written for local authority managers who have questions concerning the implementation of Water Demand Management (WDM) measures in their region.

The guide aims to:

  • Present an overview of the WDM measures that can be applied in the Mediterranean;
  • Suggest a methodology for characterising, assessing and ranking WDM measures using a multi-criteria costbenefit analysis;
  • Support local policymakers in selecting the WDM measures most suited to their region’s priority needs.

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01/09/26

Practical Guide to the Climagine Methodology for ICZM Practitioners

This practical guide provides a step-by-step approach for implementing the Climagine methodology with practitioners of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM). Developed by Plan Bleu, Climagine

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28/07/26

Plan Bleu Publishes a New Report to Strengthen the Resilience of Mediterranean Aquaculture to Climate Change

Plan Bleu has published its new report « Spotlighting Adaptation Solutions to Enhance the Resilience of Mediterranean Aquaculture to Climate Change », developed as part

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16/06/26

Mediterranean Tourism Facing Climate Change: Towards a Redefinition of the Tourism Model

The Mediterranean, which welcomes nearly 400 million international tourists annually, is warming 20% faster than the global average, exposing the sector to a dual vulnerability:

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