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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
Observer of the environment and development to inform governments and the general public
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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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Discover the MED2050 report for a sustainable and resilient Mediterranean.
The Mediterranean is a region with a unique natural and cultural heritage, yet it faces increasingly concerning environmental and societal challenges. To help build a resilient future for this iconic region, we are pleased to announce the publication o
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Edited Volume – Unraveling the Impact of Environmentally Harmful Subsidies in the Mediterranean
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 e
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Catalyzing coastal adaptation finance in Montenegro – Rapid Capacity Assessment
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 of the two pilot sites of the GEF MedProgramme SCCF Project. It highlights the challenge
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Plan Bleu’s activity report
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, finalization of the 2022-2023 work program, the preparation of that relating to the 2024-2025
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Recommendations to enhance Offshore Wind Energy in
the Mediterranean Sea
Plan Bleu is continuing its work on the concepts of a sustainable blue economy and growth, this time with a focus on marine wind energy. The 48th Plan Bleu note proposes recommendations for sustainably strengthening the wind energy sector in the Medite
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