The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is preparing to finalize crucial greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures at its upcoming Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting (MEPC 83) in London.
The high-stakes meeting, scheduled for April 7 to 11, follows intensive preparatory work by the Intersessional Working Group on GHG Emissions (ISWG-GHG 19), which concluded on April 1st with participation from approximately 1,000 delegates.
At the heart of the discussions is the IMO Net-Zero Framework, which will introduce amendments to MARPOL Annex VI. The framework encompasses two key components: a technical element featuring a goal-based marine fuel standard to reduce fuel GHG intensity, and an economic element implementing a maritime GHG emissions pricing mechanism.
“The 2023 IMO GHG Strategy commits Member States to adopting new mid-term measures to reduce GHG emissions from ships in late 2025,” the IMO said in a statement.
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