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Make the Mediterranean a cooperation area for sustainable development
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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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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 into the sea continues to increase. With around 70% of the Mediterranean population living in coastal urban areas, cities are both major sources of plastic waste and among the…
18/02/26
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Advancing One Health in the Mediterranean
20 February 2026
This report explores the application of the One Health approach in the Mediterranean, with a specific focus on marine and coastal environments, where interactions between
Plastic Pollution in the Mediterranean: Which Role for Coastal Cities and Their Valuable Ecosystems?
18 February 2026
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
Urban and Coastal Water Management through Nature-Based Solutions
4 February 2026
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,
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Stakeholder Newsbrief : MSSD review – n°1 – July 2014
This First issue of Stakeholder Newsbrief summarises the outcome of the MSSD review consultation process (Phase 1 of the review) undertaken in April-May 2014 and shows how this consultation informed the discussion on structure and vision.
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Guidelines for national Economic and Social Analysis of Mediterranean marine ecosystems
This report results from the work conducted by the Plan Bleu as part of the initial economic and social analysis of the EcAp project, Ecosystem Approach for the Management of human activities, coordinated by the Coordinating Unit of the MAP. It is inte
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Guidelines for national Economic and Social Analysis of Mediterranean marine ecosystems
This report results from the work conducted by the Plan Bleu as part of the initial economic and social analysis of the EcAp project, Ecosystem Approach for the Management of human activities, coordinated by the Coordinating Unit of the MAP. It is inte
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Economic and social analysis of marine and coastal ecosystems in the Mediterranean
A growing perception of the crucial role of marine and coastal ecosystems in the supply of goods and services that contribute to present and future human wellbeing and a recognition of the impact of human activities on these ecosystems have inspired th
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Environmental and social assessments in Mediterranean – Sourcebook
This sourcebook was prepared and produced as part of the World Bank-supported “Regional Governance and Knowledge Project” executed by Plan Bleu. It addresses environmental and social assessments used by decision-makers, financial institutions and devel
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