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30 May 2023

The AIVP present at the European Maritime Day

During the European Maritime Day, which took place in Brest (France) on the 24th and 25th of May, the AIVP had a stand to present itself and its two European projects: the Horizon 2020 funded MAGPIE project and the Interreg North Sea Connected River project. A permanent member of the AIVP, Ms. Caya Hein was able to present the AIVP and its project during the “EMD Cities Network Session – Part 2: Round Tables of the EMD Cities Network”. During this session the cities of Brest (France), Cork (Ireland), Den Helder (the Netherlands), and Svendborg (Denmark) presented the challenges they are facing regarding marine renewable energy implementation and decarbonization issues during the first half and discussed possible solutions with the participants in the second half.

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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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8 February 2023

The AIVP participates in the POWERS Summit in Tampa

From 24 to 26 January 2023, Théo Fortin and Martial Dubuisson, from the AIVP permanent team, took part in the first edition of the POWERS Summit and Expo (Port Opportunities With Energy, Resilience And Sustainability) of the AAPA (American Association of Ports Authorities).

Highlights
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 November 2022

AIVP new member : Bordeaux, a welcoming metropolis committed for solidarity and ecology

Bordeaux Métropole is joining AIVP, thus forming a dynamic and innovating city-port partnership with the Port of Bordeaux Atlantique. Discover our new member in this interview.

Opinions
12 October 2022

Edouard Philippe, president of the AIVP, seeks to improve relations with Vietnamese port cities

During a visit to Le Havre on September 26th, 2022, Vietnamese Minister of Interior Pham Thi Thanh Tra met with Mr. Edouard Philippe, president of the AIVP and mayor of Le Havre. On this occasion, Mr. Philippe, expressed his strong wish to promote relations between Le Havre and Vietnamese cities, especially port cities, to exchange on experiences and good practices. He wished to enhance the assets of both France and Vietnam in economic development and maritime transport and logistics. These aims are an integral part of the AIVP’s mission. To establish partnerships and cooperation projects, he proposed the twinning of Le Havre with a coastal city in Vietnam. He proposed to have Le Havre and Vietnamese shipping companies to exchange trade delegations.

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23 September 2022

Sustainably cruising into World Tourism Day

World Tourism Day has been held on 27 September since 1980. As the tourism sector continues to grow, the impacts it has on the environment is increasing as well. The cruise industry has been taking measures to reduce its impact and to sail its way into a sustainable future. As the sector was heavily impacted by Covid during the past two years, it has taken the time to reshape itself. Green corridors for cruise ships have been created, cruise lines have discussed with cities and ports on how to collaborate more sustainably, and some lines have banned single use plastic. To understand better the steps that ports, municipalities, and cruise organisations are taking to support the sustainable transition of cruising, we have asked some of our members the following question for World Tourism Day: "How can local authorities (port authorities and municipalities) support sustainable cruise/maritime tourism in port cities?"

Highlights
9 March 2022

Port stakeholders show their support for Ukraine

As the war continues to rage, recent weeks have seen increasing acts of solidarity with […]

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17 February 2022

One Ocean Summit – The AIVP supports the 20 global ports committed to low-carbon calls

During the One Ocean Summit, the AIVP organized a session on the 10th February, about "port cities' green transition". At this occasion, more than 20 global ports have committed themselves to cleaner calls. Learn more by reading our article.

Interviews
3 November 2021

Port Autonome de Strasbourg aims to restore biodiversity to its rightful place

The various sites operated by Port Autonome de Strasbourg are all located in the Rhine valley, an environment rich in biodiversity. Eager to sustain and develop its activities over the long term, the operator is also committed to preserving that local biodiversity through numerous initiatives. The strategy is fully in line with Commitment no. 10 of our AIVP 2030 Agenda. Interview with Emilie GRAVIER, Director of Development at Port Autonome de Strasbourg.

Interviews
26 October 2021

Ecocean: concrete solutions to assist nature

The pressures exerted by man and his activities on coasts and coastal ecosystems grows stronger year by year. Recent years have certainly seen an awareness of the need to protect biodiversity. But to go further, and thus comply with Commitment 10 of the AIVP Agenda 2030 - Protecting biodiversity, it is necessary to conceive and put into practice concrete, operational solutions. That is precisely the reason for the existence of Ecocean, as we discussed with Gilles Lecaillon, founder and current CEO of Ecocean.

Opinions
30 September 2021

World Maritime Day: The importance of Human Capital

IMO has rightly decided to dedicate the 2021 edition of the World Maritime Day to seafarers. AIVP is glad to support this theme and emphaisze the value of human capital in port cities.

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