VISION::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
To build a coordinated platform for African ports to cooperate in the area of environmental management and performance through information sharing and exchange of experiences with the aim of improving and harmonising environmental practices.

MISSION::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
To form environmental networks of Port Authorities and related stakeholders in each of the three maritime regions in the African continent; West and Central Africa, East and Southern Africa, and Northern Africa; to serve as a platform to stimulate discussion and exchange environmental information and best practice experiences. It would seek to achieve this through the organisation of national, regional and continental port environment workshops, seminars and conferences in collaboration with the Port Management Associations and other bodies with an interest in port environment and related issues.

OBJECTIVES:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
•Raise environmental awareness and information dissemination among African ports

•Influence environmental policy in African ports by creating a bridge between environmental principles and practice through supporting the development of norms and mechanisms for the implementation of obligations under multilateral environmental agreements relevant for ports.

•Promote environmental cooperation through exchange of information and best practices, training and research for environmentally sound and sustainable African ports

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