During an international cruise conference that took place in Copenhagen, 29 cruise destinations signed the Cruise Baltic Sustainability Manifesto, a manifesto pledging increased sustainability in the Baltic Sea region’s ports and cities.
Specifically, the participants focused on the Baltic Sea region as a sustainable destination and represented a cooperation between Cruise Baltic, Copenhagen Malmö Port, the City of Copenhagen and the Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark.
All twenty-nine participating destinations, a total of seven countries signed the new manifesto which has a sharp focus on reducing air pollution and congestion.
As Claus Bødker, Director Cruise Baltic, noted
It is a prerequisite for the work on green transformation in the cruise industry that there is agreement among cities, ports and shipping companies to make sustained effort.
He continued that the Manifesto represents a major leap towards a more sustainable future.
During the conference, the participants presented a number of recommendations and technological solutions, which can contribute to fulfilling green targets for the Baltic Sea region’s cruise destinations.
A major matter of discussion was the onshore power supply.
Bødker commented
No one is more interested in eradicating environmental issues than the cruise industry itself. The conference marked the beginning of a greener future and a strong global cooperation. Now we will all return home to execute the goals we have set together.
