Economic and social analysis of the uses of Mediterranean coastal and marine waters

This report is the result of work conducted by the Plan Bleu as part of the economic and social analysis of the ECAP project (Ecosystem Approach for the Management of human activities) coordinated by the Coordinating Unit of the MAP.

This report is the result of work conducted by the Plan Bleu as part of the 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 aims to contribute to the Mediterranean Initial Integrated Assessment (IIA) and to complement it with a broader in-depth socioeconomic analysis of key economic activities taking part in or closely related to the Mediterranean marine and coastal environments.

Fisheries, aquaculture, tourism and recreational activities, maritime transport and offshore exploitation of oil and gas are analysed at the scale of the Mediterranean basin as well as at a sub-regional level, fitting Mediterranean sub-basins.

This work has also led to the development of another report entitled “Scoping study for the assessment of the costs of degradation of the Mediterranean marine ecosystems“.

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Sustainable Finance in the Mediterranean : What Impacts Do Different Instruments Deliver ?

The Mediterranean is currently facing an unprecedented convergence of crises (water scarcity, pollution, biodiversity decline) that is putting growing pressure on its ecosystems and economies.

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03/06/26

Reforming Environmentally Harmful Subsidies : An Ecological Imperative and an Economic Opportunity for the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean is warming 20% faster than the global average, yet governments artificially sustain unsustainable economic models through Environmentally Harmful Subsidies (EHS) in fossil fuels,

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01/06/26

Plan Bleu Publishes an Illustrated Booklet to Make the MED 2050 Scenarios Accessible to All

How can we envision the Mediterranean of tomorrow? What challenges will Mediterranean societies face in response to climate change, geopolitical tensions, pressure on natural resources,

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