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AIVP's Mission: To Improve Relations Between Cities and Ports

Since 1988, AIVP has been working to improve the relationship between cities and ports, with citizens at the heart of its efforts.Discover the mission, vision, and values ​​of the leading global network of port cities, committed to sustainable development aligned with the United Nations SDGs.

AIVP's Mission

Improve the relationship between cities and ports by fostering dialogue and cooperation, with citizens at the heart of the effort.

Notre vision de la ville portuaire

AIVP inspires the residents of port cities and works with them to build a sustainable future. We believe that a successful port city is one that puts its citizens at the center of its urban, port, and economic decisions.

Our Goals

Every port city is unique. Yet sharing international experiences opens up endless possibilities for building sustainable development projects.

Since 2018, AIVP has structured its work around its Agenda 2030 by AIVP, an ambitious program that translates the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into 10 concrete objectives and 46 practical measures tailored to the realities of the world’s port cities.

AIVP facilitates dialogue and supports its members in:

  • A revitalized living environment, whether by the sea or along a river
  • Economic performance rooted in the blue economy
  • An engaging public dialogue about the port and its missions
  • Concrete Solutions to Climate and Biodiversity Challenges

AIVP's Values

Share

To share knowledge and best practices on the future of port cities worldwide.

Solidarity

Encourage mutual support among stakeholders in port cities.

Sustainable Development

Building sustainable and responsible city-port relationships.

Public Interest

Working to foster dialogue that serves citizens and local communities.

Innovation

Promote new solutions for port cities.

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AIVP by the Numbers

+190 members

in 45 countries on every continent
  • 50% port authorities
  • 25% economic actors
  • 25% local authorities

+300 participants

at the World Cities & Ports Conferences
  • The annual global gathering of stakeholders in city-port relations.

150 Best Practices

from all over the world
  • Ranked According to the 2030 Agenda by AIVP — The United Nations’ SDGs Adapted for Port Cities

3 working groups

  • Port Integration and Mediation
  • River Port Cities
  • Cruises and Port Cities

+580 pieces of content per year

  • Exclusive international coverage of City-Port news — 1 weekly newsletter reserved for members

30 experts

that support AIVP 's international activities

Do you share this same goal of improving the relationship between the city and the port?

Join AIVP and take part in a collaborative effort to promote more sustainable, responsible, and innovative urban, port, and economic development that places citizens at the heart of its work.

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