Launched in 2005, the EU’s Emission Trading System is a “cap and trade” scheme where carbon emitters in certain sectors have to purchase allowances to cover their emissions during the relevant trading period.
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The case for zero-emission UK shipping: maritime energy policy recommendations
In 2021, UK shipping burned through 7 million tonnes of fossil marine fuels, producing 26.3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent – nearly 20% of all of the UK’s transport greenhouse gas emissions.
Arsenio Dominguez wants to make IMO more open after years of criticism
The IMO’s new secretary general says that he will work to make the UN organization ”more diverse, inclusive and transparent.”
IMO’s Perspectives on Maritime Training
This is the second article on the accelerating pace of change in the naval and commercial maritime learning communities.
Carbon capture set to provide shipping with zero-carbon pathway and cargoes
It was not very long ago that the mention of carbon capture on board ships was met with raised eyebrows and polite incredulity.
£33 million boost to turn green ports and ships into a reality
Maritime Minister, Lord Davies, has today (26 January 2024) announced the winners of £33 million of government funding to develop green technologies for ports and ships – accelerating the UK’s race to decarbonise the sector while supporting jobs in coastal communities across the country, helping grow the economy in the long term.
Decarbonization of shipping: An ambitious global test bed for green ships sets sail.
With 90% of traded goods being transported across the ocean, the shipping industry stands at the heart of the global economy.
NGOs launch legal challenge against EU’s bid to label fossil fuel planes and ships as green.
Five NGOs – Fossielvrij, Protect our Winters, Dryade, CLAW and Opportunity Green – have launched a legal challenge against the European Commission, requesting it to review its green investment rules on aviation and shipping.
Lam sets course for green and smart ports
Hong Kong will bild green and smart ports to further enhance its status as an international maritime center, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung said.
Shipping gears up to meet 5-10% low carbon fel target, but will fuels be available?
The IMO targets for the use of zero or near zero fuels in 2030 can be met using sutainable biofuels