The World Conference Cities and Ports by AIVP is the annual meeting place for port cities to share their knowledge, to promote the projects implemented, to establish international cooperation links, to take up together the challenges of the sustainable port city and to make their points of view known to the international organisations. Created over 30 years ago by port and city stakeholders looking to promote dialogue on the transformation of city-port interfaces, AIVP has established a reputation as the world’s leading organisation supporting sustainable city-port development strategies. More Information can be found here

Seychelles Maritime Week 2024 is the largest maritime transport event in the Indian Ocean region. This premier conference and exhibition event aims to highlight Seychelles's position as the 'Preferred Regional Maritime Gateway' for Indian Ocean. This event is hosted by Seychelles Port Authority and officially endorsed by the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA) and the Association of Indian Ocean Islands Ports (APIOI). The Conference Programme will feature 30 world-class conference speakers addressing issues, challenges, solutions and innovations in port operations, shipping, supply chain and logistics strategies which will be attended by a gathering of more than 250 senior government officials, industry principals, academics, senior level executives, CEOs, General Managers, harbour masters and terminal operators together with the region's leading maritime consultants, shippers, cargo owners, importers, exporters, shipping lines, freight forwarders, logistic companies, technology providers and service suppliers from countries throughout the East Africa and Indian Ocean islands region. Register now Please register for the event here

The Black and Caspian Sea Ports & Logistics 2024 event will take place from 2-4 July 2024 at Hotel Del Mar Mamaia, Constanta, Romania. Hosted by the Port of Constanta and TITR, the event will gather over 300 senior officials, industry leaders, and experts to discuss trade and investment in the Black and Caspian Sea region. The conference will feature 30 speakers and 35 exhibitors and explore global and regional trade challenges, offering networking opportunities with key maritime and logistics stakeholders. EXHIBITION OPENING TIMES 3 July 2024 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (EEST) 4 July 2024 9:00 am – 3:30 pm (EEST) Register now Please register for the event here

The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Black Sea, SDSN Youth Black Sea, and the Council of Young Scientists of the State Organization “Institute of Market and Economic & Ecological Researches of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine” invite young people to submit their innovative SDG solutions in the first edition of the Black Sea Youth Solutions Report. Deadline: June 30, 2024 Objectives of the Report The Black Sea Youth Solutions Report aims to showcase promising innovative youth solutions for the implementation of the SDGs in the Black Sea Region. Specifically, it: Provides young people with the opportunity to promote their research and innovative projects to a wide, regional, and international audience. Fosters new partnerships and identifies new fields of cooperation in scientific research and joint initiatives. Empowers the youth community in the Black Sea region. Showcases innovative ideas for implementation to relevant stakeholders in the Black Sea countries (and worldwide). Attracts sponsors for the proposals and investors in the Black Sea region. Thematic Tracks Blue Economy Shipbuilding and Repair Shipping and Port Services Fisheries and Aquaculture Marine Renewable Energy Tourism and Recreation Environment and Natural Resource Management Maritime Spatial Planning Research and Innovation New Technologies Digital and Technological Applications Monitoring and Low-Cost Sensors Modern Living Urban Sustainability Green and Blue Infrastructure Heat Island Effect Urban Floods Community Health & Wellbeing Citizen Participation & Society Engagement Food and Agriculture Regenerative Agriculture Agriculture & Climate Change Adaptation Planetary Health Diet What is a Youth-Led Solution? Youth-led solutions are transformative projects and endeavors, ranging from entrepreneurial ventures to educational programs, and include research activities, charity initiatives, etc., showcasing the innovative approach youth take in solving sustainable development challenges. Eligibility Criteria: Alignment to SDGs: Projects must link to one or more of the 17 SDGs. Youth-led: Coordinated by or focused on individuals aged 18-40. Structure: Well-structured with clear objectives, target audience, and outcomes. Environmental Impact: Must have a positive or neutral environmental impact. Social Impact: Should generate employment, reduce poverty, or develop skills. Impact Measurement: Must have measurable impacts aligned with SDG indicators. Scalability: Should have potential for expansion and replication in other regions. Process of Submission and Review Deadline for Submission: June 30, 2024 Submission Form: Submit your proposal Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated by a Scientific Evaluation Committee. Results will be announced between October-November 2024. The report will be published by the end of 2024. Eligible Countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Turkiye, Ukraine. Contact Information Council of Young Scientists: Olga Iermakova, Head | impeer@ukr.net SDSN Youth Black Sea: Evangelia Savvidou, Network Coordinator | black.sea@sdsnyouth.org