US EditionAfrica: Nations Confront Deep Divisions Over Carbon Emission Cuts to Global Shipping
The proposed framework aims to reduce maritime emissions by nearly 3% globally with mandatory fuel standards and a greenhouse gas pricing system, despite US opposition and threats of penalties.
- On Tuesday, the International Maritime Organization opened a special session in London to debate a landmark framework to curb shipping emissions, with delegates expected to vote by Friday.
- With maritime transport responsible for nearly 3% of global emissions, the world's maritime fleet carrying about 80 per cent of global trade faces urgent pressure to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
- The framework would for the first time set a mandatory global fuel standard and a greenhouse-gas pricing mechanism for ocean-going vessels over 5,000 gross tons, covering around 85 per cent of emissions and enabling emissions units banking, trading and rewards for low-emission ships.
- Facing strong headwinds from Washington, the United States has rejected the deal and warned of retaliation, while US Secretaries last week called the framework a global carbon tax that could raise shipping costs by more than 10 per cent.
- If adopted, the measure would drive the sector toward cleaner, climate-friendly alternatives and fund green fuel production; Arsenio Dominguez said, `This process has been inclusive and thorough.
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Africa: Nations Confront Deep Divisions Over Carbon Emission Cuts to Global Shipping
The UN maritime agency opened a special session in London on Tuesday, where nations are debating - and may adopt - a landmark framework to curb greenhouse gas emissions for global shipping, amid intense debate and open US opposition.
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