Make the Mediterranean a cooperation area for sustainable development
Make the Mediterranean a cooperation area for sustainable development
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In 1976, the Mediterranean-rim countries and the European Community adopted the Barcelona Convention to protect marine environment and its coastal areas. The necessity to address collectively development and environment in order to build a sustainable future for the Mediterranean is already fully integrated by signatory countries.
Plan Bleu is one the Regional Activity Centres of the Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), put in place by France since 1977. Its program of work is approved every two years by the Contracting parties to the Barcelona Convention.
Plan Bleu produces studies and scenarios for the future in order to raise awareness of Mediterranean stakeholders and decision-makers regarding environment and sustainable development issues in the region.
Through this thematic note entitled “Desalination in the Mediterranean: Measures to Mitigate Environmental Risks and Impacts”, Plan Bleu reviews all the issues associated with desalination in the Mediterranean. Through a rich review of the literature, this note takes a holistic approach to the impacts of the sector of activity while focusing on the environmental sphere, not forgetting the associated energy and human health issues. The note also discusses potential solutions and mitigation measures to avoid,
In 2024, Plan Bleu continues to intensify its efforts to raise awareness for the preservation of the Mediterranean. We have created “Les Rendez-vous du Plan Bleu”: a series of webinars hosted by experts to discuss current environmental issues in the Mediterranean. The eighth edition of Les Rendez-vous du Plan Bleu will focus on “The Costs and Benefits of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).” MPAs play a crucial role in preserving biodiversity, promoting ecosystem regeneration, and enhancing
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