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Make the Mediterranean a cooperation area for sustainable development
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Supporting the transition towards a green and blue economy
Design possible futures for sustainable development
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How can we envision the Mediterranean of tomorrow? What challenges will Mediterranean societies face in response to climate change, geopolitical tensions, pressure on natural resources, and economic and social issues? To address these questions and make the initial findings of the foresight exercise “MED 2050: The Mediterranean by 2050” accessible to a wider audience, Plan Bleu has published an illustrated…
01/06/26
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Mediterranean Tourism Facing Climate Change: Towards a Redefinition of the Tourism Model
16 June 2026
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:
From Knowledge to Action: Towards Sustainable Tourism Governance in the Pelagos Sanctuary
16 June 2026
The intensification of tourism activities along the Mediterranean coastline and the growing impacts of climate change demand that we move past sector-specific approaches to build
Sustainable Finance in the Mediterranean : What Impacts Do Different Instruments Deliver ?
3 June 2026
The Mediterranean is currently facing an unprecedented convergence of crises (water scarcity, pollution, biodiversity decline) that is putting growing pressure on its ecosystems and economies.
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Economic assessment of ecosystem services provided by Mediterranean wetlands in terms of climate regulation
This study highlights the value of natural and preserved wetlands as efficient green infrastructures adaptation to climate change. Among all adaptation measures illustrated in this report, we note the importance of regulating human exploitation of thes
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Sustainable Tourism in the Mediterranean: State of Play and Strategic Directions
Over time the Mediterranean region has developed a unique blend of tourism activities associated with sea, health, sports, nature, business, as well as cruise and culture, offering consistent employment (11% of total employment) and economic growth (11
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Socio-economic tools for supporting the achievement of Good Environmental Status of Mediterranean marine waters
Plan Bleu is happy to share its report “Socio-economic tools for supporting the achievement of Good Environmental Status of Mediterranean marine waters”. This report has been elaborated by Plan Bleu as part of the project “Action Plans for Integrated R
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Science-policy interfaces for environmental governance in the Mediterranean
Science-policy interfaces (SPIs) are tools that can be used to improve environmental conservation and management in the Mediterranean region. However, in order to do so, a shared understanding of the concept needs to be established, and current gaps ne
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Climagine, co-building the coast of the future
Mediterranean coastlines are places of strategic importance, which are home to a rich diversity of ecosystems. However, they also face numerous pressures. For over twenty years, the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned that these fra
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