As part of the regional initiatives of the Plan Bleu, a high-level expert workshop titled “Transition Pathways for the Mediterranean – MED 2050” was held in Tangier, Morocco, on February 4–5, 2025. Organized by the Royal Institute for Strategic Studies (IRES), the event brought together leading experts to explore future scenarios for the Mediterranean region and define sustainable transition strategies.
This summary report presents the key outcomes of the workshop, highlighting expert perspectives on the major challenges and opportunities facing the Mediterranean. It also reviews the foresight scenarios developed in the MED 2050 report, assessing their relevance to the regional and Moroccan contexts.
In addition, the report outlines short-, medium-, and long-term transition pathways to anticipate or avoid specific scenarios, and offers strategic recommendations in the form of actionable policy directions aimed at building a more sustainable and resilient Mediterranean future.