The Baltic Sea Region is undergoing a transition towards renewable energy sources to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change. However, this transition must also consider security concerns, particularly in the context of geopolitical tensions. Thus, we seek to delineate the multifaceted challenges confronting the sustainability of port cities and coastal communities, within the intersecting realms of environmental conservation and political dynamics.Along with facing environmental difficulties, port cities and coastal communities are frequently more vulnerable to natural disasters. Social sustainability can be hard to establish and preserve when these kinds of things happen because they can cause uprooting, loss of livelihood, and disruptions to community cohesion. Researching and teaching sustainable practices can help lessen these effects and protect fragile ecosystems. We would like to use the expertise and position of UNESCO Chairs on port cities and sustainable development in this context.
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