Africa > World Bank says maritime carbon tax could raise up to $3.7 trillion to decarbonise sector, modernise ports

World Bank says maritime carbon tax could raise up to $3.7 trillion to decarbonise sector, modernise ports

Published 23:44 on June 16, 2023  /  Last updated at 02:08 on June 17, 2023  /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Carbon Taxes, China, EMEA, EU ETS, International, Japan, Middle East, Other APAC, Shipping, South & Central, US

Ahead of a key meeting, the World Bank has outlined how introducing a carbon tax on international shipping could raise up to $3.7 trillion through 2050 to finance the decarbonisation of the sector.
Ahead of a key meeting, the World Bank has outlined how introducing a carbon tax on international shipping could raise up to $3.7 trillion through 2050 to finance the decarbonisation of the sector.


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