GHG progress

The IMO Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships has agreed the draft text of a MEPC resolution which would urge member states to develop and update a voluntary national action plan. These could include: improving domestic institutional and legislative arrangements for the effective implementation of existing IMO instruments; developing activities to further enhance the energy efficiency of ships; initiating research and advancing the uptake of alternative low-carbon and zero-carbon fuels; accelerating port emission reduction activities, consistent with resolution MEPC.323(74); fostering awareness-raising and regional cooperation; and facilitating development of infrastructure for green shipping.