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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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Despite a promising international momentum towards sustainable development, unsustainable practices persist, often supported by economic incentives that promote the expansion of activity at the expense of ecosystem conservation and restoration. These environmentally harmful subsidies are nearly six times higher than the spending devoted to environmental protection. Perceived as beneficial for certain economic sectors, they also exist in the Mediterranean region….
01/10/24
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Edited Volume – Unraveling the Impact of Environmentally Harmful Subsidies in the Mediterranean
1 October 2024
Despite a promising international momentum towards sustainable development, unsustainable practices persist, often supported by economic incentives that promote the expansion of activity at the expense
Catalyzing coastal adaptation finance in Montenegro – Rapid Capacity Assessment
18 September 2024
This report analyzes Montenegro’s adaptation strategies and needs to address the impacts of climate change in its coastal areas, particularly the Bay of Kotor, one
Plan Bleu’s activity report
27 August 2024
2023 was a very active year for Plan Bleu. Focal points meeting, the meeting of the Mediterranean Commission on Sustainable Development in June in Marseille,
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Mediterranean wetlands: an economic valuation of their services to climate change adaptation and regulation
Half of all Mediterranean wetlands disappeared over the 20th century. They have declined to now only 18 million hectares (Mediterranean Wetlands Observatory, 2012). However, wetlands are home to some of the richest yet most threatened ecosystems on the
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Activity Report 2016
2016 was marked by key events such as the COP 22 Climate Change Conference in Marrakesh and the Barcelona Convention COP19, which adopted the new Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development (MSSD 2016-2025) supported by Blan Bleu, in a situation
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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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