The theme of the 17th World Conference : Inspiring Blue Futures

Come to the 17th AIVP World Conference Cities & Ports and discuss around the theme INSPIRING BLUE FUTURES from May 11 to 13, 2022 at Tangier City in Morocco. According to the United Nations, the Ocean Economy has a yearly turnover between USD 3 to 6 trillion. The environmental NGO WWF estimated the global ocean assets to be worth at least USD 24 trillion. Even if the precise figure might be difficult to calculate, it is undeniable that the blue economy has an immense value for our society, that for many, remains unknown. However, at the core of the blue economy are the oceans and bodies of water, of which the health of our planet greatly depends on, and its importance exceeds the potential economic benefits of the exploitation of its resources. Coastal regions are at the forefront of the protection of the oceans and the seas. Port Cities’ reason of being is its connection to the seas and the oceans. Although obvious, we often forget or undervalue this basic fact. This specific geographic location puts port cities in a privileged position to develop the blue economy.…