Ålesund is the largest municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, located on the Western coast of Norway. The municipality is characterized by marine and maritime industry and has the country’s largest fishing port, third-largest container port, and fourth-largest export port

The municipality actively collaborates with academic institutions and the private sector as part of its commitment to achieving the UN’s sustainable development goals and supporting innovation in the public sector. The municipality participates in several national and international research projects to understand, develop, and implement actions towards sustainable planning and development.