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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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Plan Bleu at COP24: Commitments and Contributions for a Sustainable Mediterranean
The 24th Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention (COP24) was held from 2 to 5 December 2025 in Cairo, bringing together Mediterranean countries and key regional stakeholders committed to the protection of the marine and coastal e
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Mediterranean health state : Plan Bleu publishes 10 key indicators of sustainable development.
Plan Bleu publishes a new concise analysis of the Mediterranean basin health state : through 10 key indicators. These indicators, resulting from the work of Plan Bleu Observatory, provide essential insight into the socio-economic and environmental dyna
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A groundbreaking report for sustainable desalination in the Mediterranean
Facing a future marked by increasing water scarcity, Plan Bleu has published a new report entitled « Towards Sustainable Desalination in the Mediterranean: Integrating Environmental, Economic and Social Perspectives. ». This publication brings together
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Socio-Economic Impact Study on Implementing Conservation Measures for Cartilaginous Species in the Gulf of Sirte, Libya
This comprehensive socio-economic impact assessment was commissioned by Plan Bleu/RAC and developed in close collaboration with SPA/RAC. It evaluates the potential impacts of implementing conservation measures for nine cartilaginous species newly liste
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Towards a Mediterranean NECA: Contextual Foundations and Sectoral Implications for Fisheries and Tourism
The report “Towards a Mediterranean NECA: Contextual Foundations and Sectoral Implications for Fisheries and Tourism”, developed by Plan Bleu, complements the REMPEC technical and feasibility study by analyzing the potential socio-economic impacts of a
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