The second day 12/05/13 , the workshop took place, in which it was analyzed in detail the specific application of the environmental management system for each of the three ports , the achievements up to date on the environmental certifications , issues on saving energy and resources, and the future goals for full compliance with international practice .
In particular, the objectives of the weekend - achieved in a great part- are summarized as follows :
- Further enhancement and strengthening of ties between the Port of Corfu - Igoumenitsa - Sarande
- Need for Integration of water resources system
- Exchange of Knowledge and Information - Suggestions for better functioning of environmental systems,
- Monitoring and evaluation of the environmental situation by focusing on the improvement of the marine environment of the port and the region of the Ionian Sea , by comparing environmental indicators and measurements
- Dissemination of information to create Environmental Library for environmental actions and practices adopted and inform the public with articles and newsletters via the Website (www.elportal.eu)
The participants in the workshop had the opportunity to learn inter alia specifically for technical measurement issues of biodiversity ports from V. Tselentis , Professor of Marine Environment of the University of Piraeus with examples of other ports to Greek and European level , and to focus on cooperating with the prospect of ' understanding ' of the three Ports - Cities, as aptly presented by Mr. A. Koskinas , President of the Association of Environmental Protection Corfu with historical references to the importance of the wider region in the past but today with the " Adriatic- Ionian " on Primary Sector , transferring equivalent under the more general context of ecological perception and tourist development , without losing the overall identity of the region .
The benefits of the program EL-PORT-AL, will be visible in the immediate future with the implementation of projects and interventions by the ports in their facilities.
