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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Trois-Rivières (Canada): an amphitheatre is now an iconic urban venue

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The Port of A Coruña is monitoring coal dust levels

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In Yokohama (Japan), passenger terminals can also be hubs of life

Marseilles (France) banks on a vertical mix

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New York (USA): the park absorbs and filters water

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Halifax (Canada): together to prepare the port for the future

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Valencia (Spain): Aportem – port stakeholders showing solidarity with the most vulnerable

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In Delfzijl (Netherlands), all options are on the table, including abandoning projects

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In Auckland (New Zealand) the “rain gardens” are also a promenade

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Copenhagen (Denmark): the perfect dock for a stroll

Paris (France): transport on the River Seine to avoid tens of thousands trucks every month

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In Bremerhaven (Germany) Bremenports is insulating homes

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