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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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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
Mobilizing Finance for Coastal Adaptation in the Mediterranean
7 April 2025
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,
Gender-Sensitive Assessment of Climate Risks of the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima Region, Morocco.
2 April 2025
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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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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Technical Report : Socio-economic study on the possible designation of the Mediterranean Sea, as a whole, as an Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides (Med SOx ECA)
The present report is the outcome of an activity financed by the Mediterranean Trust Fund (MTF) and implemented by the Plan Bleu Regional Activity Centre (PB/RAC) of the Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
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Technical report : Developing legal indicators to monitor the effectiviy of application of the Barcelona Convention
Plan Bleu and the International Center for Comparative Environmental Law (CIDCE), accredited partner of Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP), conducted a study in 2021 aimed at testing the feasibility and usefulness of creating legal indicators on the effec
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