Plenary 1: The green wave: opportunities for workers and firms in coastal and port communities
Jul 9, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMPuerta de Oro - Auditorium
Jul 9, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Puerta de Oro - Auditorium
Description
Coastal and port communities are on the front lines of economic and environmental change. As hubs of global trade, tourism, and maritime industries, they face both the urgency of decarbonisation and the opportunity to lead in areas such as offshore renewable energy, green shipping, and sustainable tourism. At the same time, they have to manage growing climate risks, such as rising sea levels, the impacts of shifting global value chains and new trade dynamics, and – for many – enduring legacies of previous waves of industrial transitions. This session will explore how coastal and port communities are creating new jobs and transforming their economies, with a focus on leveraging opportunities in the green economy and the impacts of automation. From attracting investments to addressing skills bottlenecks, to sharing the benefits of growth more broadly, join us for practical insights from leading policy makers and experts from across the OECD.
