Assessing the Integration of Marine Biodiversity Conservation into the Planification of the Sea: the Case of the French Mediterranean Sea

This report presents a comparative case study of two French Mediterranean regions—Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and Corsica—to explore how differences in planning timelines, local governance priorities, and stakeholder engagement shape the implementation […]
Marine Policy Frameworks in the French Mediterranean Sea: Assessing Coherence and Cross-Compliance Challenges

This report explores the current state of coherence and cross-compliance in marine environmental governance, with a focus on how various EU and national policy frameworks interact in practice. It assesses […]
French Mediterranean case study

Can Fisheries and Biodiversity Policies Align? A French Mediterranean Case Study This case study explores whether fisheries policy in France, specifically in the Mediterranean region (PACA), can align with EU […]
Balancing offshore wind energy ambitions and marine biodiversity

The French Mediterranean case study examines how biodiversity goals in freshwater and marine policies are integrated into fisheries and offshore wind implementation. A preliminary assessment highlights the balance between France’s […]
Exploring the French Mediterranean Sea

The French Mediterranean Sea, one of the world’s most biodiverse marine environments, plays a vital ecological and societal role. In the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, sea-related jobs represent 6% of the […]
French Mediterranean Sea – Case Study Insights

The French Mediterranean Sea Case Study offers valuable insights into how the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) are implemented in one of the world’s most biodiverse […]