3 0 Ports of Toulon Bay is strongly committed to sustainable development with the aim of becoming one of the greenest passenger ports in the Mediterrannean. This commitment is reflected through various activities and initiatives, including the availability of shore power at the Downtown Terminal from 2023 and incentives for the most environmentally friendly vessels. The Ports of Toulon Bay are also actively promoting slow tourism to cruise visitors in the region, with a particular focus on low-impact local tours that stay within 25 kilometres of the ports. Ports of Toulon Bay, France The Port System Authority of the Eastern Sicilian Sea is working hard to implement sustainability measures in the Sicilian ports of Catania and Augusta. These include photovoltaic systems on shading shelters in the parking areas of the ports to produce solar power, the electrification of docks, and the replacement of mercury-vapour lamps with LEDs. The port authority is also involved in the Smart Port Digital Ecosystem project to use technology to improve the safety and situational awareness of ships while in port. Port System Authority of the Eastern Sicilian Sea, Italy Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, Valletta Cruise Port continues to look to the future and is supporting a €37 million ($36.4 million) investment to provide shore power on the five main cruise ship quays of Valletta’s Grand Harbour within 2023, resulting in major air quality improvements and drastic emissions reductions. Recognising the huge impact of the cruise industry on the Maltese economy, Valletta Cruise Port, a signatory of the UNWTO Private Sector Commitment to the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism follows a comprehensive set of principles designed to guide key players in tourism development to help maximise the sector’s benefits and mitigate any potentially undesirable impacts. The port is committed to carrying out its activities responsibly, with the aim of leaving a positive impact on the local community. Furthermore, the Valletta Cruise Port Social Club is involved in many additional initiatives to further contribute via various educational, environmental, cultural and charitable activities. Valletta Cruise Port, Malta FEATURE
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