Category: carbon levy
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6PAC+ alliance representative: MEPC 83 is a defining moment for shipping’s future
6PAC+ alliance representative: MEPC 83 is a defining moment for shipping’s future Pacific nations have reiterated that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is on the brink of making history with binding regulations to phase out fossil fuel use in global shipping. The post 6PAC+ alliance representative: MEPC 83 is a defining moment for shipping’s future…
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UN carbon levy talks: Now is the time to show solidarity with climate vulnerable countries
UN carbon levy talks: Now is the time to show solidarity with climate vulnerable countries A global carbon price on shipping—the world’s ‘first’ global carbon pricing on any sector—is being negotiated as part of measures to deliver the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) climate commitment: an equitable transition to zero-emissions by 2050. The post UN carbon…
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Success or downfall on the horizon: Maritime decarbonization is standing at the crossroads
Success or downfall on the horizon: Maritime decarbonization is standing at the crossroads The upcoming International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) climate talks are set to decide the fate of the maritime sector’s decarbonization, which is a prerequisite for decarbonizing the global economy as a whole. The post Success or downfall on the horizon: Maritime decarbonization is…
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Brazil and Norway unveil green shipping corridor plan
Brazil and Norway unveil green shipping corridor plan Brazil and Norway have decided to establish a green shipping corridor between the two countries in an effort to contribute to zero-carbon emissions in maritime transport. The post Brazil and Norway unveil green shipping corridor plan appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic Prevljak Go to offshore…
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47 governments, shipping industry propose text for IMO carbon tax
47 governments, shipping industry propose text for IMO carbon tax The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has joined 47 governments in a joint submission to the final round of negotiations at the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) to adopt a maritime greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions pricing mechanism for international shipping. The post 47 governments,…