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By Kelsey Perlman on 25 Apr 2018
Why we need a pollution price for shipping
Earlier this month, the 173 member countries of the UN’s International Maritime Organisation (IMO) agreed to cut emissions from ships by 50% below 2008 levels by 2050 and pursue efforts to phasing them out completely. An effective carbon price, combined with short-term operational and technical measures, will help unlock the huge potential for pollution-free shipping….
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By Aki Kachi on 25 Oct 2017
More ‘Paris spirit’ needed to spur climate action in the shipping sector
After 20 years of procrastination, shipping sector finally started discussing a strategy to address its emissions that represent almost 2.2% of global greenhouse gasses in 2012. The first of a number of working group sessions to outline a climate strategy was held in late June at the UN shipping body in London. Delegates will need…
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By Pierre-Jean Brasier on 25 Oct 2017
WATCH THIS! NGO Voices on Climate Finance & Carbon Markets #20 – October 2017
Editorial Dear partners, dear friends, Welcome to the 20th edition of our Watch This! Newsletter. In this edition, we introduce two of Carbon Market Watch’s new working topics: international shipping emissions and carbon pricing. On both issues, the involvement of the network will be key, as a vital counterweight to the interests of emitting industries….
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