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The West African Development Bank funds a Burkinabe dry port
The construction of the Ouagadougou Multimodal Dry Port (PSMO), located 25 km from the Burkinabe […]
Climate finance and the conservation of aquatic biodiversity
Carbon credits are an increasingly important tool for financing biodiversity conservation initiatives. In Central Africa, […]
French and Spanish port cities are investing in waterfront redevelopment
Ports Iles Balears (PortsIB) has just invested €1.1 million in the port of Porto Cristo […]
The Caribbean’s new blue economy hub for small-scale fishers
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism launched the open-access Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub in collaboration with the FAO […]
The Champ Triomphal Waterfront (FMCT) reaffirms its commitment to sustainability
In its 2025 CSR report, the FMCT highlights the award of two environmental certifications (EDGE […]
Towards a framework for AI best practices in Occitania’s recreational ports
In early June, the Union of Port Cities of Occitania (France) launched a reflection on […]
Ecological restoration in ports spreads worldwide
From Belgium to Spain and the United States, waterfronts are being turned into places of ecological restoration this June 2026. The Oyster Restoration Company thus launched the “EuroReefs” project in the Belgian North Sea, placing 1,800 biodegradable reef elements carrying European oyster spat, funded by NextGenerationEU. In Boston (USA), over 130 m2 of floating salt marsh was installed in Fort Point Channel by Biomatrix Water, planting native plants and reef habitats into an urban harbour. In Spain, the Port Authority of the Bay of Cadiz committed €53 million through 2030 to eco-reefs, shore power, and pollution control. Meanwhile, the Port Authority of Gijón (Spain) marked World Oceans Day by planting six reef structures prototypes at El Musel to study and showcase marine colonisation in port waters to the public.
When ports celebrate their identity and unite their community
Ports around the world are opening their spaces to their communities through cultural and festive events. In Toulon (France), the 12th edition of the street painting festival took over the port around the theme of the ocean to raise public awareness of marine biodiversity. In Busan (South Korea), the 19th Busan Port Festival brought together residents and visitors around fireworks and nautical activities on the port waterfront. In Brixham (United Kingdom), the Brixham Trawler Event gathered more than 20 decorated fishing vessels to celebrate maritime heritage. Finally, the Puerto de Bahía Blanca (Argentina) opened its doors to the community with a local market, guided tours and play areas for children.
Ports along the Northern Corn Belt cooperate for sustainable development
The newly formed Northern Corn Belt Ports initiative includes 11 counties along the Mississippi River […]
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World Conference Cities & Ports | Dunkrik
Dunkirk, France
The AIVP World Conference Cities & Ports 2026 will take place in Dunkirk (France) from […]