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Presentation of new study ‘Sustainability transition in port areas in Flanders’ by Radboud University<\/span><\/h3>\n

Wednesday 1 March 2023<\/p>\n

Atelier des Tanneurs, Glass Hall, Huidevettersstraat 58-62, 1000 Brussels<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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The port areas of Antwerp and Ghent are the hub of Flemish energy-intensive industries. In the coming years, these industries face a huge challenge: a rapid transition to climate neutrality. As a large part of the industry is located in port areas, port companies must also develop their own transition plans in line with European climate targets. They should be given a coordinating role in developing circular value chains, energy hubs and infrastructure, but today they do not have sufficient levers to be a real catalyst for the industrial transition.<\/p>\n

So how can port authorities expand their capacity to implement their strategy towards climate neutrality? What levers do they need to achieve their goals? What is the role of all stakeholders in the port ecosystem – such as governments, utilities, and the companies themselves? Radboud University found out by interviewing numerous ports and stakeholders at home and abroad. They poured their findings into an interesting study.<\/p>\n

Bond Beter Leefmilieu (BBLV) invites you to the presentation of this study. Afterwards, BBLV will enter into a debate with the ports themselves and the policymakers to discuss the findings, objectives and recommendations.<\/p>\n

Register here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Registrations will be completed on 25 February.<\/p>\n

Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n

12:30-13:00: Reception<\/p>\n

13:00-13:10:\u00a0Welcome by Tycho Van Hauwaert (industry policy expert at Bond Beter Leefmilieu)<\/p>\n

13:10-13:30:\u00a0Keynote by Kathleen Van Brempt (MEP S&D)<\/p>\n

13:30-14:30:\u00a0Presentation study “Dynamiek duurzaamheidstransitie havengebieden Vlaanderen’” by Dr Carlijn Hendriks (lecturer climate & energy at Radboud University – coordinator Radboud Centre for Sustainability Challenges)<\/p>\n

14:30-15:30:\u00a0Panel discussion & debate with port stakeholders<\/p>\n