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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
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As the Mediterranean faces increasing ecological pressures and socio-economic imbalances, the question of the effectiveness of economic and financial instruments in the sustainable transition becomes central. Following the publication of its Edited Volume I on Environmentally Harmful Subsidies (EHS), Plan Bleu has released the summary of Edited Volume II: “Economic and Financial Tools Respectful of the Environment: A Pathway to…
02/06/25
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Nature-based Solutions in the Mediterranean: How can Nature Help Tackle the Growing Air Pollution Crisis?
6 August 2025
Air pollution is a growing concern in Mediterranean cities, with two-thirds of countries in the region exceeding air quality standards set by the European Union
Plan Bleu at UNOC3: Mobilizing for the Future of the Mediterranean
23 June 2025
Plan Bleu took part in the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice. The team contributed to several major events to bring Mediterranean issues
Summary and Key Points of Edited Volume II – Green Finance and Sustainability
2 June 2025
As the Mediterranean faces increasing ecological pressures and socio-economic imbalances, the question of the effectiveness of economic and financial instruments in the sustainable transition becomes
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Wetland ecosystem services values advocacy paper
Plan Bleu contributed to and coordinated the advocacy document: “The urgent need to protect and conserve wetlands for the future of Mediterranean people, nature and economies”. It was written in the framework of the Interreg Med project of the Mediterr
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Towards a sustainable development of marine renewable energy in the Mediterranean
The report “Towards a sustainable development of marine renewable energies in the Mediterranean” was produced in the framework of the Interreg Med blue growth community, led by Plan Bleu. It provides an overview of the development of marine renewable e
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Mapping and assessment of the state of wetland ecosystems: a Mediterranean perspective in 2022
This report is part of the efforts of the Mediterranean Biodiversity Protection Community (MBPC), led by ETC-UMA and supported by the Regional Activity Centre Plan Bleu, in collaboration with several key Mediterranean institutions, partners and members
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Costs and benefits of establishing a low sulphur emission zone in the Mediterranean
In 2020, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) took bold action to reduce SOX emissions from ships, with the entry into force of a new global regulation limiting the sulphur content in fuel oil used on board ships to 0.50%, the so-called IMO su
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Guidelines for the sustainability of cruising and recreational boating in the Mediterranean region
Plan Bleu, centre of expertise for development and environment at the service of the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, just published its “Guidelines for the sustainability of cruising and recreational boating in the Mediterranean region” on 1
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