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

Anticipating the consequences of climate change for river or maritime city ports

02

Energy transition and circular economy

City port biodiversity must be preserved and protected.

03

Sustainable mobility

Improving mobility in the city port and combating urban congestion.

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 sustainable relationship.

07

Quality food for all

City ports 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 is a priority for the port city

10

Protecting biodiversity

City port 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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Valence (Spain): cooperation to boost eco-efficiency and cut the carbon footprint

In Bilbao (Spain) two organisations raise funds to regenerate declining port districts

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Oakland (USA): military and railroad facilities recycled for port activities

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Strasbourg (France): ever more synergies for businesses in the port community

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Bremen (Germany): Info Center and “Time Machine” for Uberseestadt’s developments

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Hong Kong (China): a festival of theatre

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Tallinn (Estonia): e-Noses, a permanent monitoring and alert system

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Bellingham (USA, WA): an educational heritage trail

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Rotterdam (Netherlands): 250 sensors for a safer port

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Cape Town (South Africa): a hotel and contemporary African art for the grain silo

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In Marseilles (France) port infrastructures are used to improve the marine environment

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The Port of Guadeloupe (France) is protecting the coastal ecosystems

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