Who we are

Regional Activity Centre of Mediterranean Action Plan

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.

 

Mediterranean Observatory on environment and sustainable development

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.

Located in Sophia Antipolis and Marseille, Plan Bleu is managed by an association under French law (1901 law). Activities are carried out by a 15-people team, being supported by Mediterranean experts and validated by the Countries’ Focal points. Funding is ensured by Mediterranean countries and the European Union, as well as by an allocation from the French Ministry for the Environment and some inputs to the common works and projects provided by various institutions and partners. Our missions Observing environment and development to enlighten decision makers Shaping possible futures for sustainable development Monitoring the implementation of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development Integrating climate change as a priority Supporting the transition towards a green and blue economy Shedding socio-economic light for the appropriate management of Mediterranean resources
 

Our missions

  • Observing environment and development to enlighten decision makers
  • Shaping possible futures for sustainable development
  • Monitoring the implementation of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development
  • Integrating climate change as a priority
  • Supporting the transition towards a green and blue economy
  • Shedding socio-economic light for the appropriate management of Mediterranean resources
 

Our team

Publications

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 of ecosystem conservation and restoration. These environmentally harmful subsidies are nearly six times higher than the spending devoted to environmental protection. Perceived as beneficial for certain economic sectors, they also exist in the Mediterranean region. This raises a crucial question: how can we identify, quantify, and reform these harmful practices

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events

Les Rendez-vous du Plan Bleu #8 : “The Costs and Benefits of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)”

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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