International > PREVIEW: Near-term global shipping emissions targets need to be binding, green groups urge at decisive IMO meeting

PREVIEW: Near-term global shipping emissions targets need to be binding, green groups urge at decisive IMO meeting

Published 17:41 on June 29, 2023  /  Last updated at 19:46 on June 29, 2023  / Rebecca Gualandi /  International, Shipping

Talks of introducing “indicative checkpoints” instead of legally binding 2030 and 2040 emissions targets at this week’s International Maritime Organisation (IMO)’s closed-door working meeting would put a 2050 zero emission target for the shipping sector at risk, NGOs have warned.
Talks of introducing “indicative checkpoints” instead of legally binding 2030 and 2040 emissions targets at this week’s International Maritime Organisation (IMO)’s closed-door working meeting would put a 2050 zero emission target for the shipping sector at risk, NGOs have warned.


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