A Stakeholder Perspective of Port City Sustainable Development

Abstract

As world seaborne trade continues to grow, especially in view of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), there is a mounting demand for a sustainable balance among the economic, social, and environmental performance of the port cities involved. This study aims to first conduct a review of existing sustainability frameworks; second, conduct a stakeholder analysis for port city sustainable development. The case studies of two major port cities in China—Guangzhou and Shenzhen, are conducted. According to the findings, a structured framework with main categories of economic, social and environmental indicators would be recommended for port cities. Dealing with diversified stakeholders and their interests is a major challenge for policy makers to overcome but opportunities do co-exist. Policy makers of Guangzhou and Shenzhen have made progress in balancing economic, social, and environmental interests in recent years. This study has taken a step forward in the research area, with a view to provide reference to stakeholders and governments in progressing towards sustainable development in port cities.

How do cities of different sizes in Europe work with sustainable development?

“…Source: [16]. lam and Yap [19] identify several sustainability frameworks in the literature (see Table 1 below). These different frameworks can be seen as structures to study sustainable development.…”

“…They can also be helpful in structuring information for reporting and communication. The first framework is defined as 'driving force-state-response' and refers to the pressure created by society through the implementation of policies to control the impact of human activities on the environment [19]. The second framework is labelled the 'theme framework' Table 1: Existing Sustainability frameworks.…”

“…Within the systems analytical framework, sustainable development indicators (SDIs) are chosen based on their ability to provide answers to a set of questions with regard to the sustainability of a system. Source: [19]. and relates to economic, social and environmental dimensions.…”

“…according to this framework, sustainable development is based on the system's ability. The fifth framework is the 'System of Integrated Environmental and Economic accounting (SEEa) framework,' which was established by the united Nations to collect sustainability information consistently in a database [19]. This table shows the numerous frameworks relating to sustainable development.…”

Vertical Distribution of Particulates within the Near-Surface Layer of Dry Bulk Port and Influence Mechanism: A Case Study in China

“…Fine particles, with an aerodynamic diameter less than 10 microns, can get deep into the lungs, even get into the bloodstream, and cause severe acute or chronic disease [11]. Considering the potential effects on the health of nearby residents [12][13][14][15], the environmental impact of port activities has become one of the main challenges of port development [16]. This fact has compelled the need to monitor PM concentrations in and near dry bulk ports, to design mitigation measures aimed at the green and sustainable development of the port [17][18][19].…”