The Ministry of Ports and Airports holds, next Friday (3), the virtual workshop "Sectoral Participation in the Development of the PND-Ports and PND-Navigation", which will bring together sector representatives to contribute to the drafting of guidelines for the national decarbonization programs. The event will be held in partnership with the Transport and Logistics Laboratory of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (LabTrans/UFSC). Registrations must be completed by this Thursday (2), through an electronic form. The event access link will be sent to registered participants.
The initiative aims to broaden dialogue with the different segments of the port and navigation sectors, promoting the collaborative construction of proposals aimed at reducing carbon emissions. During the workshop, participants will be able to learn about the initial diagnosis of the programs, share experiences and contribute to the formulation of solutions that will guide public policies for the decarbonization of Brazilian ports and navigation.
According to the National Secretary of Ports, Alex Ávila, participation from different segments is essential for the program to reflect sector reality. "Decarbonizing ports is a collective challenge. Building this program by listening to operators, port authorities, experts and other sector stakeholders is fundamental for the guidelines to be effective, applicable and capable of driving a more sustainable and competitive port infrastructure", he emphasizes.
The National Secretary of Waterways and Navigation, Otto Burlier, highlights that dialogue with the sector strengthens the construction of public policies. "We want the PND-Navigation to be the result of a participatory process, capable of incorporating different views and contributing to increasingly efficient, sustainable navigation aligned with international best practices", he adds.
PND-Ports and PND-Navigation
Instituted during COP30, held in November 2025, the national programs for Port Decarbonization (PND-Ports) and Navigation Decarbonization (PND-Navigation) are part of the strategic initiatives of the Ministry of Ports and Airports to promote the sector's transition toward more sustainable infrastructure.
The programs will be developed collaboratively with representatives from the port sector, navigation, academia and society, bringing together guidelines aimed at reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency and strengthening the sustainability of the Brazilian port and waterway system.
The National Secretary of Ports will be responsible for coordinating the PND-Ports, while the National Secretary of Waterways and Navigation will lead the structuring of the PND-Navigation.
Mark your calendar!
What: Sectoral Participation in the Development of the PND-Ports and PND-Navigation
Workshop date: Friday, July 3
Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Format: virtual, on a videoconference platform (the access link will be sent to registered participants)
Registration: by this Thursday (2), through the electronic form.
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