A new milestone has been reached in recognizing and accelerating AIVP’s work in support of port cities around the world
On Thursday 28 May, a memorandum of understanding was signed between AIVP and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, establishing a framework for cooperation between the two organisations to support sustainable, responsible and innovative development at the interface between cities, ports and the ocean. AIVP General Manager Bruno Delsalle and Romain Ciarlet, Vice-President and CEO of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, both highlighted the complementarity and shared values of the two organisations in terms of dialogue, cooperation, ocean protection, innovation, and the sustainable transformation of coastal territories.
Développement d’initiatives conjointes, partage d’expertise et de bonnes pratiques
Through this Memorandum of Understanding, the Foundation and AIVP intend to develop joint initiatives in areas of shared interest, including the promotion of talent and innovators connected to the ocean sector. The collaboration includes joint action within the framework of the Foundation’s Ocean Innovators Platform and the Agenda 2030 by AIVP for Sustainable Port Cities, with the aim of highlighting innovative solutions for ocean protection and the sustainable development of landsea interfaces.
The partnership will also encourage the exchange of expertise and best practices, the involvement of each organisation’s experts and innovators in relevant events, and the promotion of shared initiatives designed to strengthen dialogue between environmental protection, port-city development and the blue economy.
“This Memorandum of Understanding reflects our shared conviction that port cities have a central role to play in the transition towards a sustainable blue economy,” said Romain Ciarlet. “By joining forces with AIVP, we aim to foster dialogue, support innovators and promote solutions capable of reconciling economic development, ocean protection and the sustainable transformation of coastal territories.”
« Ce partenar“This partnership with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation marks a new milestone in recognising and accelerating AIVP’s work in support of port cities around the world. Guided by shared values of solidarity, cooperation and responsibility in the face of the challenges of a global transition, our two organisations complement one another. Formalised during the Blue Economy & Finance Forum, this partnership reflects our shared ambition to harness the full potential of city-port ecosystems to foster the emergence of new value chains focused on the blue economy,” added Bruno Delsalleiat avec la Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco marque une nouvelle étape dans la reconnaissance et l’accélération du travail de l’AIVP au service des villes portuaires du monde. Portées par des valeurs communes de solidarité, de coopération et de responsabilités face aux défis d’une transition globale, nos deux organisations se complètent. Officialisé lors du Blue Economy and Finance Forum, ce partenariat traduit notre volonté commune de miser sur tout le potentiel des écosystèmes ville-port pour faire émerger de nouvelles chaînes de valeurs axées sur l’économie bleue. » a ajouté Bruno Delsalle,
The signing took place during the Blue Economy & Finance Forum (BEFF), currently being held in Monaco. This international platform is dedicated to accelerating the transition towards a sustainable and regenerative blue economy, bringing together decision-makers and investors, financial institutions, companies, philanthropic actors, and policymakers.
AIVP participated in the Forum alongside its partner and member BLUMORPHO, which organised a side event focused on financing innovation and supporting the sustainable transition of port cities.
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