Stockholm, Helsinki, Naantali, Tallinn, Turku: cooperation, anticipation, communication

It is important to seek innovative technological solutions to mitigate sound pollution, especially in the Port-City interface areas. Various technological solutions are available, such as insulation and other treatments for buildings, lights, port equipment, and coverings. These help to reduce disturbances and allow communication between heavy port activities and urban activities. Research and innovation in this field will be intensified to produce more effective solutions. In the Baltic Sea, a group of ports united to explore challenges and solutions regarding noise pollution.

This good practice also includes objectives 8.1 (Incorporating measures designed to reduce port nuisances into building design) and 9.1 (Allowing independent, transparent measurement of air quality, water quality, sound levels, and light pollution in the Port City territory) of the AIVP’s 2030 Agenda.