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Make the Mediterranean a cooperation area for sustainable development
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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, it highlights the critical role of planning frameworks, participatory governance, and long-term sustainability. The findings show that well-designed NbS can strengthen territorial resilience while delivering co-benefits…
04/02/26
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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,
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
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Wetlands in a warming world: Why the Mediterranean needs nature-based solutions
This brief pack explains what wetlands are and why they matter, particularly when it comes to climate change. Preserving and restoring these vital ecosystems is essential for our future survival in a fast-changing world – and groundbreaking work to do
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Water & climate risks in the Mediterranean: determining, adapting, mitigating
At the global level, the majority of nations are now participating in international climate negotiations with the aim of mitigating the impact of climate change and adapting to the consequences. The issue of water, which is addressed in this fourth Wat
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State of Mediterranean Forests 2018
20 mai 2019 : la version française du résumé de l’« Etat des forêts méditerranéennes 2018 » co-publié par la FAO et le Plan Bleu, est maintenant disponible ! Vous pouvez la télécharger sur notre site web. Les zones forestières augmentent dans la région
Read moreRegional workshop: Human impacts on Mediterranean marine ecosystems and the economy
This document was drafted following a workshop co-organised by the Centre Scientifique de Monaco and Plan Bleu, held in Monaco in October 2017 where 45 experts from 17 countries and from various fields of expertise, social sciences and natural sciences
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