Year 1 of PACT is officially coming to a close. Over the past months, our network has grown, our Working Groups have become more active, and we have launched several initiatives that connect research, practice, and policy around port–city territory energy transitions.

We would like to thank you for your support, effort, and engagement during this first exciting year of building our shared identity and setting our main goals. We have achieved a great deal together:

• A special highlight was the recent conference in Le Havre back in September 2025, which clearly showed how interdisciplinary, engaged, and committed our network has become.
  We also warmly thank all Working Group members who have contributed within their groups and supported the Le Havre conference and other events through reporting, presentations, and organisational work.
   

• Working Groups set up and activated
  All Working Groups were established with clear goals, timelines, and pilot projects. Chair, co-chair, and WG leaders have helped define priorities and initiate concrete activities, laying the groundwork for collaborative outputs in the three years ahead.
   

• Website, logo, and branding
  We created a visual identity and website for PACT, which now serves as a central hub for information about the Action, its activities, calls, and outputs.
   

• MC meetings
  We held our first Management Committee meeting in Paris, and further ones linked to the Blue Limassol Forum, the Le Havre conference and general PACT tasks online. These gatherings helped shape the structure, governance, and main directions of PACT and connected us to ongoing port–city discussions at local and international levels.
   

• Mapping workshop in TU Delft
  A dedicated mapping workshop in TU Delft brought together members to explore methodological approaches and shared tools for understanding port–city territories, supporting the development of comparative and cross-case perspectives.
   

• Artistic and multimedia projects
  Several small artistic and multimedia initiatives were launched, which are now showcased on our multimedia page. These projects experiment with creative ways of representing and communicating port–city territories.
   

• 1st PACT conference and workshop in Le Havre
  Our first PACT conference and workshop in Le Havre marked a major milestone, bringing together researchers and practitioners to discuss port–city territories in action, share case studies, and strengthen the network.
   

• External communications team and journal launch
  An external communications team was set up to coordinate social media, website updates, and newsletters. The first steps were also taken towards the launch of the PACT Journal, which will provide a dedicated platform for scholarly and practice-oriented contributions on port–city territories.
   

• Recognition from COST for outreach strategies
  PACT received recognition from COST for its outreach and communication strategies. This includes the August 2025 Counter-Mapping Challenge that invited anyone living, working, or simply spending time in port areas to think about how they use and/or see this space.
   

• Monthly newsletter established
  A monthly newsletter was created for everyone who signs up via the PACT website, ensuring regular updates on events, calls, Working Group activities, and network news.
  
  In Year 2, we will build on this strong foundation. We hope to remain just as active and to further strengthen connections within the network so that PACT becomes an even more collaborative and supportive community. We have already begun planning:

• A conference in Lisbon,

• Continued participation in the Blue Limassol Forum, and

• Additional workshops and thematic activities across Working Groups.

• Expanding our communication and dissemination efforts, including events, publications, and digital resources.
   

  More detailed information about Year 2 plans will follow. For now, we invite
  you to mark your calendars, consider contributing to upcoming events, and
  think about how you might like to be more involved.
  You can find the nearest upcoming and ongoing events in the sections below.