A strategic analysis of sustainable transportation on Lake Van

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are aimed to provide a comprehensive framework for all economies /industries work toward more prosperous and environmentally friendly future. Maritime transport its subsectors like Inland Waterway Transportation (IWT) needed attain most SDGs. Thus, it must raise awareness of how the marine industry, sub-sectors, scientific research contribute SDG achievement. Accordingly, present study is dedicated providing broad direction initiatives through further strengthening Van Lake's contribution SDGs by accurately identifying impediments exploring possible issues. In addition, as Lake surroundings were recently designated "naturally protected, sustainable conservation, managed area", should be appropriately conserved in addition actions taken mitigate climate change impacts. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT) analysis used this study, which one well-known robust approaches strategic analysis. study's findings highlight both importance improving communication among shareholders build cooperative connections developing new ways integrate into regulatory policy plans innovative infrastructure planning investment solutions. SWOT IWT activities has been made, strengths weaknesses, remarkable opportunities, threats maritime transportation determined.