As ports expand their activities and cities continue to grow in size and population, the surrounding environment and biodiversity are placed under pressure. Various sources of disturbance impact the marine and terrestrial environment surrounding port cities: from oil spills to micro-plastic pollution, from under-water noise to invasive species introduction, to the destruction of habitats and ecosystems.
However, port cities and their stakeholders are taking action in various ways to limit their negative externalities and protect the environment. During this session, various good practices will be explored that aim to decrease these negative impacts on the environment and conserve biodiversity and local ecosystems.
Rapporteurs: Sébastien Dupray – Cerema & Paula Cristina Sengo – Port of Lisbon, Portugal tbc
[14:25-15:25] Introduction & Welcome words by host
[14:25-15:25] Roundtable
How do port cities protect and conserve biodiversity in their area?
• Port of Oslo, Norway
• Port of San Diego, USA
• City of Oeiras, Portugal – tbc
[15:25-15:55] Coffee break
[15:55-16:40] Solution Hub
What solutions exist to help in protecting and conserving biodiversity that can be applied to port cities?
• Luanda Sanitation Management Technical Unit, Angola
• Port of Acu, Brazil –tbc
• ETT, Italy
• Ecocean, France
[16:40-17:40] Visit of the Escola Nautica Infante D. Henrique with focus on Platform Zero
