The promise of zero-carbon shipping has been delayed until at least 2026.
Topic: SHIPPING
EU’s new clean deal lacks funds for a clean fuel supply chain
The European Commission’s long-awaited Clean Industrial Deal (CID) is about to be released, yet a leaked draft of the strategy has already circulated, leaving many – incluing the shipping sector – with questions on who will pay for the green transition the region should go through.
Why e-methanol is a game changer for decarbonizing shipping and industry
Worldwide, policy-makers and industry leaders are ramping up the decarbonization of “hard-to-abate” sectors such as shipping and the chemical industry.
Brazil asks UN to ditch proposed levy on global shipping
Those supporting the deal hope it will raise billions to help poor countries deal with climate breakdown
50+ Nations Rally Behind 6PAC+ Call for a levy to enable Equitable Shipping Climate Measures in London
The 6PAC+ Alliance, a coalition of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) from the Pacific, Africa, and the Caribbean, along with key allies, have arrived in London ready to drive ambitious climate action at the 18th session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gas Emissions (ISWG-GHG 18).
Governments Expected to Agree on World’s First Levy on Shipping Emissions At Upcoming IMO Meeting
Countries are expected to close in on a global shipping levy at next week’s International Maritime Organization meeting in London.
UN talks on a global carbon price on shipping enter final stage
Governments are expected to close in on key shipping climate laws-including a global carbon price-at the 18th intersessional meeting at the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO), on 17-21 February in London.
A strong carbon tax on shipping can give hope to climate-vulnerable communities
The International Maritime Organization is nearing a deal to price shipping emissions – it should be in the form of a levy that benefits the Global South
EU must steer proposed shipping carbon levy towards needs of most vulnerable countries
With the growing momentum for the adoption of a global carbon levy on international shipping this year, the European Union’s proposal must go stronger on justice and equity.
New report shows that Green Shipping Corridors will need additional support under a global fuel standard
Report from UMAS, UCL and GMF illustrates how green shipping corridors could benefit from a global fuel standard and regional policies, but that additional support would be needed to drive early adoption