The shipping industry could undermine global climate efforts. But Pacific islands and EU nations are joining together to force them to change.
With pollution from shipping killing 18,000 Chinese every year, the government is cracking down on the use of dangerous fuels in port
Head of UN shipping body accused of “siding” with countries obstructing climate pact after penning warning against unilateral action to EU chiefs
Talks at the International Maritime Organization ended on Friday with a loose climate roadmap – here we explain what it means
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Envoys agree roadmap to tackle maritime sector’s rising share of global greenhouse gas emissions, but final plan won’t be ready for six years
Historic pact to cut sulphur emissions from shipping sector hailed by green groups, but slow progress suggests a climate deal is a long way off
Emerging economies face off coalition of EU, African and small island states over plans to ratchet up reductions to industry’s CO2 pollution
Transport commissioner says bloc will stick to plans to deploy unilateral climate regulations on vessels, but wants to secure global consensus
Existing fuel efficiency measures won’t cut it as shipping demand grows, says Kitack Lim at environmental meet
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France’s environment minister urges members of the International Maritime Organization to support climate goals
China, India and Brazil oppose calls to discuss maritime sector’s “fair share” of global efforts to combat climate change
As pressure mounts on shipping to pull its weight in global climate efforts, the sector is anticipating a carbon price on bunker fuels
The luxury cruise ship Crystal Serenity is embarking on an historic voyage through the Arctic, and it’s likely to herald a surge in similar trips say experts at ICCT
The Cook Islands, a tiny Pacific state vulnerable to sea level rise, is vocally opposed to action at the International Maritime Organization
International Maritime Organization talks on a carbon target ended in watery compromise on Thursday, after a standoff between Europe and emerging economies
NEWS: Six countries are calling on the International Maritime Organization to pull its weight in efforts to tackle climate change
NEWS: Global fleet should be improving fuel efficiency 20% a decade says coalition of 15 companies, urging UN regulator to set targets
NEWS: The International Maritime Organization is set to consider an emissions target in April, says newly appointed head Kitack Lim