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Make the Mediterranean a cooperation area for sustainable development
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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 dynamics that are shaping the Mediterranean today. This publication is produced as part of the update of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development (MSSD 2026–2035),…
11/12/25
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UNPACKING THE POTENTIAL OF INTEGRATED COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT & MARITIME SPATIAL PLANNING PROCESSES FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
29 January 2026
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.
Plan Bleu at COP24: Commitments and Contributions for a Sustainable Mediterranean
11 December 2025
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
Mediterranean health state : Plan Bleu publishes 10 key indicators of sustainable development.
11 December 2025
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
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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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Science-policy interfaces for environmental governance in the Mediterranean
Science-policy interfaces (SPIs) are tools that can be used to improve environmental conservation and management in the Mediterranean region. However, in order to do so, a shared understanding of the concept needs to be established, and current gaps ne
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