# Accelerating Critical Transformations for Ports Supporting port-anchored industrial clusters to create a more regenerative and safe ocean economy. [Get Involved](https://initiatives.weforum.org/ACT-Ocean/get-involved) ## New Briefing Paper: Future-Proofing Ports Ports are an $100 billion industry, directly employing 30 million people and indirectly supporting another 90 million. Yet, nature loss climate-related risks are putting increasing financial pressure on the sector. This new briefing paper outlines why the resilient ports of the future will be those that position nature, climate and people as drivers of competitiveness. [Read now](https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Future_Proofing_Ports_2026.pdf) ## Ports drive economic growth and enable a connected world, yet they are heavily affected by nature **90%** of main global ports are exposed to rising climate risks **4M** people employed by over 17,000 ports worldwide **80%** of goods traded worldwide by volume are moved by maritime transport **$54 B** in value can be unlocked by ports by 2030 by prioritising nature-positive actions ## Overview ACT Ports supports the port ecosystem to better understand and address nature, climate, and people-related risks, advancing integrated strategies that mitigate these challenges and create long-term economic and social benefits for industries and surrounding communities. ACT Ports is the port workstream under the World Economic Forum's ACT Ocean and the Transitioning Industrial Clusters initiatives, supported by Lloyd’s Register Foundation. ## Nature-positive strategies could unlock over $54 billion in cost savings and revenue by 2030 As global trade grows, ports face increasing challenges, including biodiversity loss, pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and habitat destruction.The report, 'Nature Positive: Role of the Port Sector' identifies how the sector can balance its vital economic role with the urgent need to safeguard nature. The report highlights five key priorities on how to transition to nature-positive. [Read the report](https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Nature_Positive_Role_of_the_Ports_Sector.pdf) ## Latest News Check out to read the latest news in the ports sector ## Featured Content ### World's 10 Most Efficient Ports Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. ### Unlocking growth: How tomorrow’s ports can boost economies, create jobs and protect nature Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. ### World Maritime Day: How ports can catalyse blue economy innovation Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. ### How ports can lead a just transition for workers in an automated future Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. ### Sector Transitions to Nature-Positive: The Role of Ports Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. ### Get Involved Connect with sector leaders and experts working in this area [Get involved](https://initiatives.weforum.org/ACT-Ocean/get-involved)