Programme released for GreenPort South Asia

The conference, which will be attended by delegates from South Asia, Europe, USA and Australia, aims to drive the adoption of sustainable practices in maritime ports and terminals across the South Asia region which is expected to show some of the highest rates of economic growth over the next 10 years.

The conference programme will begin with a discussion entitled, ‘How will the European Union and United States of America regulations impact ports in South Asia’, and will include presentations on sustainable development through policy, planning and finance, controlling environmental aspects such as emissions, noise pollution, dredging impact and measuring and reducing a port’s carbon footprint.

It will also cover innovation and technologies and will look at the challenges of supplying renewable energy to ports.

Speakers will include the European Sea Ports Organisation, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Adani Ports, KPMG India, JSW Infrastructure, Port Authority of Genoa, Sydney Ports Corporation and the Port of Moerdijk.

For more information, visit: www.greenportasia.com