Tag: COP26

The Maritime Just Transition Task Force, founded by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Transport Workers’ Federation and the UN Global Compact, announced that the Singapore Maritime Foundation has become its first public program partner.

Following COP26, IMarEST noted that a multi-disciplinary approach is needed in the bid to ensure a sustainable ocean.

Following the commitments that came out of COP26, Seas at Risk calls IMO to ‘urgently align’ the agency’s work on reducing climate impacts from shipping.

The decarbonization of shipping industry will require low-carbon fuels. This presents a great opportunity for developing countries, a COP 26 side event heard. 

UN COP 26 took place in Glasgow on 31 October – 12 November 2021, gathering representatives from 200 countries to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Denmark and Costa Rica launched the Beyond Oil & Gas Alliance, which will seek to deliver a managed and just transition away from oil and gas production.

Maritime UK has responded to Clydebank Declaration, with the chief executive, Ben Murray, saying that its success will depend on government investment long after COP26.

The UK Department for Transport and the ORE Catapult have revealed a plan to have zero emissions vessels working on North Sea offshore wind farms by 2025. 

In a landmark moment for maritime workers the formation of a Just Transition Maritime Task Force has been agreed to drive decarbonisation of the industry and support millions of seafarers through shipping’s green transition. 

During the COP26, sustainable cargo initiative GoodShipping has announced a new partnership with 18 companies that will substantially reduce emissions from shipping.