Analysis reveals the importance of port cities in the blue economy, highlighting sustainable connections and global governance.
The port-city relationship has evolved over time, from organic integration to complex conflicts. Today, the challenge is to nurture a sustainable reconnection, emphasising the role of ports in the blue economy. The blue economy and the protection of the oceans are at the heart of global governance frameworks, as was seen at the Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC-3, 9-13 June 2025), highlighting the role of port cities as gateways to the seas. Several such cities have taken the lead and are investing in new roles and ways of connecting ports, cities, citizens and the oceans.
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José Manuel Pagés Sánchez (2025) studied this question.
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