This workshop, co-organized by Plan Bleu and Saison Bleu, brought together key Tunisian stakeholders and experts to discuss strategic issues related to sustainable development.the workshop focused on defining transition pathways to ensure the long-term protection of Mediterranean ecosystems. Participants worked on selected MED2050 scenarios to identify priority actions for the short, medium, and long term, guiding the region toward a sustainable future while mitigating potential risks. The...

Regional meeting on Legal study for integration of transboundary EIA/SEA in the context of the Barcelona Convention and its Prootcols, Athens Read more

The initial training on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and the IUCN Global Standard, organized by IUCN with support from NBSCLIMATE, will bring together NaTour4CChange project partners, including Plan Bleu, and pilot area representatives. This tailored event aims to build a solid understanding of NbS and support their effective design and implementation. The training will be followed by an internal Project Steering Committee meeting and an optional field trip to explore real-life applications....

The IMO and International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) joint Workshop will feature discussions on the ITLOS Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and the Ocean, essential aspects of ITLOS case law and procedures related to the arrest of vessels, as well as fraudulent registration and due diligence in ship registration Read more

This event will bring together key stakeholders and Croatian experts to discuss strategic issues related to sustainable development. Read more

Plan Bleu and the French Embassy organized the third MED2050 Transition Pathways workshop in Dubrovnik, bringing together key stakeholders and experts to discuss MED2050 transition pathways for sustainable development in the Mediterranean. The event focused on two MED2050 scenarios, with participants defining action priorities for the short, medium, and long term to guide the region toward a sustainable future. The workshop opened with a speech by Dubravka Šuica, European Commissioner for the...

:On the final day of the UNEP/MAP Working Group on "Ocean Economy / Sustainable Finance," Plan Bleu concluded a series of key discussions to shape the future of sustainable finance in the Mediterranean. The event focused on aligning financial mechanisms with sustainability goals, phasing out harmful subsidies, developing a Common Mediterranean Green Language, and integrating cities into sustainable finance frameworks. These efforts aim to make green finance a central part of regional policies,...

Plan Bleu presented MED2050 report during the forward-looking conference "Aix-Marseille-Provence in the Mediterranean Space in 2050," organized by the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, the Urban Planning Agency of the Marseille Agglomeration (Agam), and Aupa | Urban Planning Agency of Pays d'Aix - Durance. This event marked the first presentation of the report in the Aix-Marseille-Provence area. During the morning session, local stakeholders and experts discussed the scenarios in relation to...

This mid-term meeting brought together ARTEMIS project partners, led by Plan Bleu, along with associated partners and representatives from the Natural Heritage Mission to ensure the project’s transferability within the Interreg Euro MED community. The discussions focused on the progress of ecosystem services assessments and the development of action plans for restoring Posidonia seagrass meadows across the four pilot sites. Participants engaged in thematic working sessions covering ecosystem...

The Fifth Meeting of the Barcelona Convention Offshore Oil and Gas Group (OFOG) Sub-Group on Environmental Impact, Malta Read more

This meeting of the Mediterranean Commission on Sustainable Development brought together members, country representatives, and observers to discuss the final evaluation of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development (MSSD) 2016-2025 and the draft update for MSSD 2026-2035. Participants examined key priorities, including the integration of sustainable finance and the reinforcement of flagship initiatives such as the Mediterranean Forest Initiative and the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems...

The SOFIGREEN Cross-Border Event, bringing together over 50 social economy enterprises from Italy, France, and Spain, represented by more than 70 managers. Read more

This workshop, co-organized by Plan Bleu and the Royal Institute for Strategic Studies, brought together key Moroccan stakeholders and experts to discuss strategic issues related to sustainable development. As part of the MED2050 foresight exercise launched in 2019 under the Barcelona Convention, the workshop focused on defining transition pathways to ensure the long-term protection of Mediterranean ecosystems. Participants worked on selected MED2050 scenarios to identify priority actions for...

This second UNEP/MAP working group on the blue economy and sustainable finance, co-organized by Plan Bleu, brought together experts to discuss the integration of sustainable finance issues into the revision of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development. Discussions focused on the gradual phase-out of environmentally harmful subsidies, aligning financial mechanisms with climate and biodiversity goals, and strengthening legal and regulatory frameworks for an effective transition....

Organized by Plan Bleu, this workshop took place in Marseille and online, bringing together researchers from across the Mediterranean to discuss financial mechanisms and economic tools supporting a sustainable transition. Following the 2024 focus on environmentally harmful subsidies, 13 papers on green tools funded by Plan Bleu were presented and debated. These contributions will feed into the publication of an Edited Volume by Plan Bleu-UNEP/MAP-Barcelona Convention, scheduled for release by...