10 commitments for a sustainable action

Why this agenda ?

The AIVP Agenda 2030 includes 10 goals indicating the main challenges for sustainable port cities, and 46 measures for action. Each one of AIVP’s 10 goals connect to several UN SDGs, responding to the holistic approach we need for sustainable development.

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Our aim is to inspire port and city actors to act following the AIVP Agenda 2030, maximizing the investment and resources.

10 commitments for a more sustainable development of port cities

The AIVP members adopted the AIVP 2030 Agenda at the World Conference of Cities and Ports of Quebec (Canada) in June 2018. Discover its 10 commitments.

01

Climate change adaptation

› Preparing port cities for the consequences of climate change

02

Energy transition and circular economy

› Developing innovative sustainable industries and energy projects for port city territories

03

Sustainable mobility

› Finding new mobility solutions connecting city and port

04

Renewed governance

› Using innovative governance for sustainable port cities

05

Investing in human capital

› Human capital for port and social development

06

Port culture and identity

› Local port identity as a key asset for a sustainable relationship with citizens

07

Quality food for all

› Port cities are crucial for sustainable food distribution

08

Port City interface

› Port city interface is a resource to mix different programs

09

Health and life quality

› Having good living conditions as a priority for the port city

10

Protecting biodiversity

› Port city biodiversity must be preserved and protected

10 goals related to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals

1

No poverty

2

Zero hunger

3

Good health and well-being

4

Quality education

5

Gender equality

6

Clean water and sanitation

7

Affordable and clean energy

8

Decent work and economic growth

9

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

10

Reduced inequality

11

Sustainable cities and communities

12

Responsible consumption and production

13

Climate action

14

Life below water

15

Life on land

16

Peace, justice and strong education

17

Partnerships for the goals

Our good practices

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Hong Kong: a promenade to protect against storms

Los Angeles (USA): “AltaSea”, a community for a sustainable blue economy

Vordingborg (Denmark): Activating an underused waterfront with a social sauna

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Singapore: Attracting and training future port talents

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Oslo (Norway): Parks between city and port

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Cherbourg (France): water from the port to heat homes

Durban (South Africa): Initiatives for a shared Port and City vision

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Lisbon (Portugal): The roof of the cruise terminal can be used as public space

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Marseilles (France): a chilled water cooling plant for the Euromed Center

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Melbourne (Australia): creatives occupy vacant retail space

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Paris (France): An accessible and sustainable concrete plant on the Seine River

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Fremantle (Australia): Heritage management initiative of over 200 heritage-listed port structures

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