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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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Nature-based Solutions in the Mediterranean: How can Nature Help Tackle the Growing Air Pollution Crisis?
6 August 2025
Air pollution is a growing concern in Mediterranean cities, with two-thirds of countries in the region exceeding air quality standards set by the European Union
Plan Bleu at UNOC3: Mobilizing for the Future of the Mediterranean
23 June 2025
Plan Bleu took part in the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice. The team contributed to several major events to bring Mediterranean issues
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
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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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Socio-economic tools for supporting the achievement of Good Environmental Status of Mediterranean marine waters
Plan Bleu is happy to share its report “Socio-economic tools for supporting the achievement of Good Environmental Status of Mediterranean marine waters”. This report has been elaborated by Plan Bleu as part of the project “Action Plans for Integrated R
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