Setting Sail for a Sustainable Growth in Small/Medium Ports

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(8), P. 3330 - 3330

Published: April 9, 2025

Small- and medium-sized ports (SMSPs) face multifaceted challenges, including environmental pressures (pollution, resource depletion) as well socio-economic strains (community impacts, trade dynamics). Governance complexities, regulatory fragmentation, limited funding, stakeholder conflicts further exacerbate these challenges. This study identifies context-driven sustainability indicators for SMSPs proposes best practices to enhance their resilience. Four small/medium-sized in Crete, Greece—Souda (CHA), Heraklion (HER), Rethymnon (RET), Sitia (SIT)—were evaluated benchmark performance using tailored indicators. The primary objectives were the following: (a) identify relevant SMSPs, focusing on economic, environmental, social aspects, (b) propose enhancing ports, considering unique characteristics constraints. A combination of Best Worst Method (BWM) VlseKriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje (VIKOR) analysis was employed. findings revealed that “environmental monitoring management” “security employment protection” are top priorities while “competitiveness” a crucial indicator small emphasizing need financial context global trade. These results offer strategic roadmap policymakers, guiding interventions aimed at improving resilience thereby supporting regional economies international networks.

Language: Английский

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Introduction to Green Aviation Fuel: A Sustainable Driver for the Next Generation

Sustainable aviation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 36

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Energy Consumption and Carbon Footprint of the Port of Sines: Contribution to Maritime Transport Sustainability

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(8), P. 3382 - 3382

Published: April 10, 2025

Calculating the energy consumption and carbon footprint is essential for maritime industry sustainability, driving informed decisions innovation. This study assesses of Port Sines in Portugal to support its decarbonization transition, based on scopes defined by Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The proposed calculation model detailed using different data sources 2018–2022 period. For each terminal, monthly annual are calculated, considering land activities into port jurisdiction area. results show that more than 99% port’s total due operations terminals. On average, consumes 422,378.45 MWh/year has a 224.63185 tCO2eq/year. analysis reveals non-linear relationship between footprint, activities, emphasizing need tailored strategies terminal.

Language: Английский

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade and Its Interlinkages with the Sustainable Development Goals

Resources, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 62 - 62

Published: April 8, 2025

In the face of acute water scarcity and sanitation challenges emblematic arid semi-arid regions (ASARs), this study investigated transformative upgrade Aqaba Conventional Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Plant (CAS-AWWTP) in Jordan. The project, expanding capacity to 40,000 m3/day, integrated sustainable features including renewable energy repurposed natural treatment ponds functioning as artificial wetlands. plant’s performance, byproduct valorization, alignment with development goals (SDGs) were assessed. Comparative analysis revealed that upgraded CAS-AWWTP consistently outperforms previous extended activated sludge systems. average removal efficiencies BOD5, COD, TSS, T-N 99.1%, 96.6%, 98.7%, 95.1%, respectively, achieving stringent reuse standards supplying approximately 30% Governorate’s annual budget, thus conserving freshwater for domestic use. Furthermore, plant achieved 44% electrical self-sufficiency through integration, significantly reducing its carbon footprint. creation wetlands transformed site into a vital ecological habitat, attracting over 270 bird species becoming popular destination birdwatching enthusiasts, drawing 10,000 visitors annually. This transformation underscores dual role wastewater environmental conservation. AWWTP exemplifies holistic approach development, impacting multiple SDGs. Beyond improving (SDG 6), it enhances agriculture industry 6.4, 9.4), promotes 7), stimulates economic growth 8), strengthens urban sustainability 11), fosters resource efficiency 12), supports biodiversity 14/15). project’s success, facilitated by multi-stakeholder partnerships 17), provides replicable model water-scarce seeking management solutions.

Language: Английский

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Decarbonising ASEAN coastal shipping: Addressing climate change and coastal ecosystem issues through sustainable carbon neutrality strategies

Environmental Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 240, P. 117353 - 117353

Published: Oct. 27, 2023

Language: Английский

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