Energy savings and renewables: very large potential in the Mediterranean

Total demand for primary commercial energy in the Mediterranean may increase of 65% between 2000 and 2025, with the continuation of trends observed for the past 30 years. Although the riparian countries are unequally endowed with energy resources, all of them have room for manoeuvre to improve the efficiency of their energy use, secure their supply sources and contribute to more sustainable energy development.
The latest Blue Plan publication “A Sustainable Future for the Mediterranean: The Blue Plan’s Environment and Development Outlook” shows the possibility of considerable gains. Indeed, the current oil price escalation emphasizes the need for energy efficiency policies and for developing renewable energy.

Other recent publications

06/08/25

Nature-based Solutions in the Mediterranean: How can Nature Help Tackle the Growing Air Pollution Crisis?

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

Read more
23/06/25

Plan Bleu at UNOC3: Mobilizing for the Future of the Mediterranean

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

Read more
02/06/25

Summary and Key Points of Edited Volume II – Green Finance and Sustainability

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

Read more
Plan Bleu
Building the Mediterannean’s future together
Plan Bleu