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1 October 2025

Port of Auckland to propose an in-port biofouling solution

The Port of Auckland (New Zealand) has announced that it is nearing the finalisation of […]

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15 February 2023

Another initiative launched as part of AIVP’s CSR approach  

On 9 February 2023, the AIVP, in collaboration with Carbolocal, committed to a new ecological project to plant hedgerows on agriculture land belonging to a family of farmers in Normandy.   The initiative is entirely in line with our CSR policy and will actively contribute to our climate and biodiversity objectives.

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7 December 2022

AIVP members, Rouen and Ecocéan, collaborate on fish nurseries

The Métropole Rouen Normandie (France) has installed artificial nurseries with the help of Ecocéan, who […]

Interviews
21 April 2022

Ceuta (Spain) : protection of port biodiversity

AIVP – There are areas of high ecological value, belonging to the European Natura 2000 […]

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6 April 2022

Atarim: Blue Innovators

Atarim manages and develops the Tel-Aviv - Yafo Coastline (Israel), paying special attention to the coastal ecosystem with its research center Migdalor and by supporting the creation of innovative technology. Through its various ventures Atarim group is in line with several of the goals of our AIVP 2030 Agenda. They look forward to collaborating and exchanging ideas with the other members on best practices in coastal management and adaptation to climate change.

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29 March 2022

Port of Saguenay: sustainable development as a driving force

The Port of Saguenay (Canada) is currently implementing its new strategic plan for ever more sustainable development. With this in mind, the port intends to benefit from the best practices of our members by joining our international network, but also to share its own thoughts and experiences. In fact, it is already fully in line with several of the goals of our AIVP 2030 Agenda, such as the ones regarding the protection of biodiversity, or dialogue with citizens. Interview with Carl LABERGE, General Manager, Saguenay Port Authority

Interviews
8 March 2022

Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura, towards an integrated port development

Gustavo Florez Dulcey, General Manager of the Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura, introduces us to his organization the vocation of which, in connection with the AIVP, is to work for the economic and social development of both his city and region. Contributing to the reduction of social inequalities through concrete actions is the watchword of the General manager whose port company has notably established, via its foundation, an educational and innovation center for the sustainable development of the region.

Interviews
22 February 2022

Port of Antwerp: innovation the key to high-quality food and farming

From its strategic location and dedicated facilities, to experienced port stakeholders and partners, the Port of Antwerp already boasts numerous advantages when it comes to getting food onto European plates. It is also developing pioneering solutions in partnership with the port community. It is the same commitment to innovation that saw it set up an Agricultural Innovation Fund, to promote sustainable co-existence between agriculture, nature, and port activities.

Interviews
16 February 2022

BeeOdiversity: biodiversity as a solution

BeeOdiversity is a Belgian company specialized in the restoration of biodiversity and the reduction of industrial and agricultural pollution, acting in port cities. Their actions accompany the sustainable development of port cities on three of the objectives of the 2030 Agenda of the AIVP: N°8. City - port interface, N°9. Health and quality of life, N°10. Protecting biodiversity. Dr. Bach Kim Nguyen & Michael van Cutsem, founders of the company, share with us the motivations which led the company to join AIVP.

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Interviews
9 February 2022

Seaboost: turnkey solutions for biodiversity

Specialising in the restoration of marine ecosystems, the design of pro-active coastal structures for biodiversity and the adaptation of coastlines to the effects of climate change, Seaboost is a French company whose activity in favour of biodiversity, objective number 10 of the AIVP Agenda 2030, takes place in port cities. Martin Perrot, Seaboost's Chief Operating Officer, shares with us the motivations that led the company to join the AIVP.

Interviews
7 December 2021

The city of Pointe-Noire wants to give biodiversity the space it needs

Pointe-Noire, the administrative capital of the Republic of the Congo, is also the country's economic lung, with an important contribution made by the deepwater port and the oil terminal. Today it must take steps to meet the threats to its coastline, natural areas and marine resources. In this interview, M. Jean-François Kando, Deputy Mayor of Pointe-Noire, tells us about the measures which will enable the city to respond to these threats and "Protect Biodiversity".

Interviews
23 November 2021

Port of Vancouver: preserving our natural environment for generations to come

The Port of Vancouver has the ambitious goal of becoming the most sustainable port in the world. A significant part of the path towards this goal is connected to sustaining a healthy ecosystem for the local biodiversity. The port is developing a myriad of actions to protect the local species and managing the port lands and water in a sustainable way, including a broad Habitat Enhancement Program developed over the past 30 years. In this interview we will learn about the different projects implemented to protect and enhance the local biodiversity. Interview with Duncan Wilson, Vice-President of Environment and External Affairs at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.

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