Speakers
Mª Ángeles Guarnido
Director of the Port Authority of Almería
Mª Ángeles Guarnido Rueda is the Director of the Port Authority of Almería, where she began her professional career in 2002 and has held executive positions since 2008. She holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration and a Master’s in Port Management and Intermodal Transport. In addition, she has specialized training in international finance, foreign trade, and public procurement.
Session:
- E04 · Major Ports: Blue Energy and Territorial Connection
E04 - Major Ports: Blue Energy and Connection with the Territory
Governance, sustainability, and infrastructure serving the coastline and its communities
Large ports of general interest are set to play a key role in the sustainable transformation of Europe's coastline. This round table will bring together port authorities, major shipping companies, and municipal representatives to discuss how to move toward a port model that is fully integrated into its environment, aligned with climate objectives, improving coastal livability, and meeting the new demands of international tourism.
From the electrification of docks (OPS) to the integration of renewable energies and smart grids, the role of cruise terminals as energy hubs and their direct impact on the quality of life in port cities will be analyzed. The challenges and opportunities of collaborative port-city governance, where economic, urban, and environmental interests converge in a single strategy, will also be addressed.
In addition, there will be a discussion on how these ports can become strategic allies in promoting cleaner, more connected blue tourism that is compatible with municipal objectives in terms of sustainability, urban planning, and social cohesion.