Environmental and social assessments in Mediterranean – Sourcebook

This sourcebook was prepared and produced as part of the World Bank-supported “Regional Governance and Knowledge Project” executed by Plan Bleu.

It addresses environmental and social assessments used by decision-makers, financial institutions and development players for projects, plans, programmes and policies that integrate sustainability into major public and private decisions affecting the future of the Mediterranean.

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29/01/26

Unpacking the potential of Integrated Coastal Zone Management & Maritime Spatial Planning processes for sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean

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.

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11/12/25

Plan Bleu at COP24: Commitments and Contributions for a Sustainable Mediterranean

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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11/12/25

Mediterranean health state : Plan Bleu publishes 10 key indicators of sustainable development.

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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