Revisiting port sustainability as a foundation for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)

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Abstract Port sustainability studies are increasing rapidly and skewed toward environmental aspects, while at the same time their results fragmented, making it difficult to collectively assess conclusions. This study, therefore, aims building a framework which categorises port actions, measures, implementation schemes (policy tools improve uptake), utilising critical literature review method. Additionally, linkage of United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) is highlighted. includes internal (port side) external (ships land transport) actions measures. The study form 16 homogeneous interconnected categories, including non-exhaustive list operationalising encompassing three dimensions (environment, economy society) divided into four groups. Considering that ports under scrutiny perceiving growing pressure sustainable pathways, for example by addressing climate change energy consumption, identified ports’ with UN SDGs, overarching multidimensional seen as step in achieving far-reaching implementation. study’s practical implications guide policymakers industry practitioners go beyond low hanging fruit (customary practices), enable them take reliable decisions broader research stimulate further academic discussions.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Shipping and Trade

سال: 2021

ISSN: ['2364-4575']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s41072-021-00101-6