Americas > COP28: A flag without a country – Marshall Islands calls for work on shipping emissions, even as maritime flagging trade earns revenue

COP28: A flag without a country – Marshall Islands calls for work on shipping emissions, even as maritime flagging trade earns revenue

Published 17:12 on December 9, 2023  /  Last updated at 05:27 on December 10, 2023  / Helen Clark /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Carbon Taxes, Climate Talks, EMEA, International, Shipping, Voluntary

The Marshall Islands shares the same concerns over climate change and rising sea levels as its Pacific Island neighbours but also makes significant revenue from its flag registry for ships and yachts, seemingly complicating the country's messaging on emissions at COP28.
The Marshall Islands shares the same concerns over climate change and rising sea levels as its Pacific Island neighbours but also makes significant revenue from its flag registry for ships and yachts, seemingly complicating the country's messaging on emissions at COP28.


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