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This practical guide provides a step-by-step approach for implementing the Climagine methodology with practitioners of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM). Developed by Plan Bleu, Climagine is a systemic and participatory foresight methodology that brings together stakeholders within a given territory to explore sustainable futures, identify key sustainability issues and indicators, develop alternative scenarios, and translate a shared vision into concrete…
01/09/26
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The Mediterranean Sea: a hotspot of environmental change
3 November 2026
The Mediterranean Sea is far more than a stretch of water between continents. It is a living space shaped by ecosystems, civilizations, trade routes, and
Practical Guide to the Climagine Methodology for ICZM Practitioners
1 September 2026
This practical guide provides a step-by-step approach for implementing the Climagine methodology with practitioners of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM). Developed by Plan Bleu, Climagine
Plan Bleu Publishes a New Report to Strengthen the Resilience of Mediterranean Aquaculture to Climate Change
28 July 2026
Plan Bleu has published its new report « Spotlighting Adaptation Solutions to Enhance the Resilience of Mediterranean Aquaculture to Climate Change », developed as part
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Plastic Pollution in the Mediterranean: Which Role for Coastal Cities and Their Valuable Ecosystems?
Plastic pollution poses a growing threat to Mediterranean populations and ecosystems, driven by unsustainable consumption patterns, insufficient waste management, and governance gaps. Despite existing legal frameworks in many countries, plastic leakage
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Urban and Coastal Water Management through Nature-Based Solutions
In response to growing water-related challenges in Mediterranean urban and coastal areas, this policy note examines the potential of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) as integrated, sustainable, and inclusive approaches. Based on six regional case studies,
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Unpacking the potential of Integrated Coastal Zone Management & Maritime Spatial Planning processes for sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean
This report explores the potential of the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) and Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) legislative frameworks to transform tourism in the Mediterranean. In a context marked by climate challenges and the pressure of mass
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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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