Entries are open for the #IAPH2026 Sustainability Awards competition! All IAPH member ports – and associate members acting on behalf of regular member ports – are encouraged to submit their sustainability projects using the dedicated form by 10 June. Projects will be scored over July-August by an independent jury against the Awards’ evaluation criteria. Finalists will be announced in the month of August and will be encouraged to promote their project to the global voting public.
Submit your projectThe most inspiring projects in each of the six Awards categories will be showcased during a prestigious dedicated ceremony at the gala dinner of the #IAPH2026 World Ports Conference in London on 4 November. Be sure to check this year’s terms of reference. For any questions on how to submit your projects, please contact IAPH technical and WPSP director Antonis Michail.
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The World Ports Sustainability Program aims to demonstrate global leadership of ports in contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. The program wants to empower port community actors worldwide to engage with business, governmental and societal stakeholders in creating sustainable added value for the local communities and wider regions in which their ports are embedded.
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