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- Plan Bleu
Plan Bleu's missions
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
- publications
- Events
In the news
Last events
Who we are
Regional Activity Centre of Mediterranean Action Plan
In 1976, the Mediterranean-rim countries and the European Community adopted the Barcelona Convention to protect marine environment and its coastal areas. The necessity to address collectively development and environment in order to build a sustainable future for the Mediterranean is already fully integrated by signatory countries.
Plan Bleu is one the Regional Activity Centres of the Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), put in place by France since 1977. Its program of work is approved every two years by the Contracting parties to the Barcelona Convention.
Mediterranean Observatory on environment and sustainable development
Plan Bleu produces studies and scenarios for the future in order to raise awareness of Mediterranean stakeholders and decision-makers regarding environment and sustainable development issues in the region.
Located in Sophia Antipolis and Marseille, Plan Bleu is managed by an association under French law (1901 law). Activities are carried out by a 15-people team, being supported by Mediterranean experts and validated by the Countries’ Focal points. Funding is ensured by Mediterranean countries and the European Union, as well as by an allocation from the French Ministry for the Environment and some inputs to the common works and projects provided by various institutions and partners. Our missions Observing environment and development to enlighten decision makers Shaping possible futures for sustainable development Monitoring the implementation of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development Integrating climate change as a priority Supporting the transition towards a green and blue economy Shedding socio-economic light for the appropriate management of Mediterranean resources
Our missions
- Observing environment and development to enlighten decision makers
- Shaping possible futures for sustainable development
- Monitoring the implementation of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development
- Integrating climate change as a priority
- Supporting the transition towards a green and blue economy
- Shedding socio-economic light for the appropriate management of Mediterranean resources
Our team
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
Publications
Investment Opportunities in Seagrass Restoration
30 October 2025
The report “Investment Opportunities in Seagrass Restoration”, published under the Interreg Euro-MED ARTEMIS project, is the first to explore how market-based instruments can support the financing of seagrass restoration and conservation in the Mediterranean, one of the region’s most valuable yet underestimated ecosystems. Developed by Ecoacsa and EY Denkstatt Bulgaria, with contributions from Plan Bleu, The Green Tank, and all ARTEMIS partners, the report highlights the potential of innovative financial tools such as blue carbon
events
Advancing Sustainable Desalination: Online Workshop Organized by Plan Bleu
16 June 2025
Plan Bleu is organizing a restitution workshop dedicated to sustainable desalination in the Mediterranean. The workshop will be held online on September 3, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m, in french and english. (Paris time). This event follows up on the call for scientific papers launched at the end of 2024, which aimed to gather academic and technical contributions on the challenges and opportunities related to desalination in the region. The objective of the
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