Sustainable Harbour Policy Meeting
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Sustainable Harbour Policy Meeting |
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Harbours' Agenda 21 Proceeding Ship traffic is nowadays an important and still increasing source of emissions in European scale. As part of UBC Agenda 21 Program, several harbours and harbour cities are working together on improving the environmental policies and practices of harbours. On 15-16 March, these partners came together once again, when the Sustainable Harbour Policy meeting was organised in Lübeck. More than 20 people attended, representing the main harbour cities and harbours of the Baltic Sea. Experiences from several cities and projects were be shared, and discussions for further co-operation on policy development continued. For example the host city, Lübeck, is carrying out precise ship emission studies and developing technical solutions for the reduction of pollutant emissions, noise and vibrations caused by diesel powered ships' engines. Another important aspect is the clarification of legal questions regarding the boundaries between European environmental legislation and international maritime law, in order to implement the array of proposed solutions and prevent possible areas of conflict between nearby residents, shipping and tourists. The aim of the Harbours' 21 Project is to bring together the cities, harbours, and shipping companies to develop together good policies and technical solutions. The project is currently funded by the Federal Environmental Ministry of Germany. Further funding is to be sought from Interreg III B. Risto Veivo Responsible
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