Protecting and enhancing the Mediterranean coastal zone, a common good under threat

Being a sea border for 22 riparian countries or territories that belong to three continents, the Mediterranean coastal zone represents an invaluable asset not only because of the value of its ecosystems and its cultural heritage, but also of its social function and its maritime identity.

This unique space, a common good of the Mediterranean countries, is coveted by human activities at the origin of considerable pressures on the environment and of conflicts over resources, leading to continuous degradation of the milieux and to often irreversible losses of biodiversity and resources.

Other recent publications

01/10/24

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

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18/09/24

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

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27/08/24

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,

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